Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson, we could not give a definite answer which one is more attractive. It all depends on the engine and the level of equipment that the potential buyer prefers.
You can put an end to the dispute between the Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan crossovers right away if you need a seven-seater car. The modular MQB platform allows you to vary the dimensions of the cars built on it over a wide range. For example, it is based on a shortened chassis, on a stretched chassis it is five meters long. Therefore, it is not surprising that for about the same price, Volkswagen offers exclusively a five-seater Tiguan, and Skoda - a longer Kodiaq, whose options list includes a third row of seats. It is strictly for children, it will be crowded there for adults, and such an option costs a lot - 51,900 rubles. But all the same, among the seven-seat SUVs, Kodiaq remains one of the most attractive offers on our market. The most affordable option with a three-row interior is estimated at 2,116,900 rubles.
Engine and gearbox
If you are ready to be content with front-wheel drive or a manual transmission, then in this case the rivalry on an equal footing will not work. And here the advantage is on the side of the Volkswagen brand. Such is the paradox. can be bought on a “handle”, with front-wheel drive and in simple trim levels, and the Kodiaq standing in the Volkswagen table of ranks at a lower level is still sold in Russia only with a DSG robot and an all-wheel drive transmission. Moreover, Volkswagen dealers have a large choice: 125 hp. plus front-wheel drive - with mechanics or a robot; 150 HP plus four-wheel drive - also with mechanics or a robot, and another 150 hp. in a monodrive version with DSG.
Those who have their eye on the Kodiaq, but are not ready to pay at least two million rubles for a car, should wait a month. Starting from May, cars of Russian assembly will be delivered to dealers. The price list will be opened by a modification with a 125-horsepower 1.4 TSI engine, front-wheel drive and a manual transmission for 1,339,000 rubles. Volkswagen with a similar power unit costs 10 thousand more.
The set of options they will most likely turn out to be identical, and you will still have to pay extra for the third row of Skoda (if it is available at all for cheap versions). So if five seats in the cabin are enough for you, and you don’t need a huge trunk, you can safely go for Tiguan right now.
| All all-wheel drive Tiguans have a washer for selecting control electronics modes. For Kodiak, this is an option worth 4100-9700 rubles, depending on the level of equipment. By default, it is assigned only to the Scout. All all-wheel drive Tiguans have a washer for selecting control electronics modes. For Kodiak, this is an option worth 4100-9700 rubles, depending on the level of equipment. By default, it is assigned only to the Scout. | | |
Options and prices
In the simplest version on our market, this is a 1.4 TSI engine with a return of 150 hp, a 6-speed preselective and all-wheel drive. In the initial configuration of Ambition Plus for 2,065,000 rubles, the set of options is not bad: dimming mirrors, heated steering wheel, windshield, windshield washer nozzles and all seats, parking sensors “in a circle”, LED headlights and lights, dual-zone climate control, light and rain sensors , cruise control, tire pressure monitoring and blind spot monitoring systems.
The Tiguan, which is close in terms of equipment level, in the Highline configuration is cheaper (from 1,969,000 rubles) and, it turns out, is better packaged! It does not require you to pay extra for a drive mode selector, a rear-view camera with washer, three-zone climate control, a power fifth door and an automatic high beam on / off function. The same set of options with a two-liter engine with 180 hp. it will pull 2,159,000 rubles, while Kodiaq is already asking for 2,412,000. With a 150-horsepower diesel engine, Volkswagen costs 2,069,000 rubles, Skoda - 2,367,000 rubles. The only weighty argument in favor of the Czech car is the ability to order a third row of seats. But even without it, it is more expensive than the platform, and much more.
There is another advantage on the Tiguan side - a 2.0 TSI engine with a return of 220 hp. Kodiak does not have this in principle. Moreover, Volkswagen in the Highline configuration with a top-end engine costs 2,239,000 rubles - 173 thousand less than the 180-horsepower Skoda. Significant difference. If you want a crossover with sporting ambitions, the choice between Skoda and Volkswagen is obvious.
In total, the Volkswagen Tiguan is offered in eight engine and transmission combinations, while the Skoda Kodiaq is offered in only three. The German model has five trim levels, the Czech one has four. And at Kodiak, two of them, Sportline and Scout, differ for the most part in decor, and not in functional equipment. Potential buyers who try on simpler designs or, on the contrary, with the greatest return, have only one road - to dealers of the “people's” Volkswagen brand. But even in the middle options for Tiguan they ask for less money. This is understandable: Kodiaq is larger and more spacious. If these two qualities are fundamentally important to you, Skoda will be your rational choice. In other cases, the overpayment is perhaps unjustified. However, in a month, with the release of more affordable configurations on the market, the alignment of forces may change.
A lot of car enthusiasts prefer to argue about “which car is faster, cooler and smarter”, and the topic of today’s conversation will be a comparison of two interesting cars: a guest from Japan - which appeared on the Russian market in 2014 - and its European competitor Tiguan, personifying the spirit compact crossover and is the leader in its class.
Nissan talk
Qashqai, which appeared back in 2007, shook the automotive market. It is thanks to this model that compact crossovers have gained public popularity. The version that came out a generation later only improved the performance. The design of the series throughout its existence did not cause any complaints.
What is better - Qashqai or Tiguan? Here you need to operate on all sides of the car, and not just the appearance.
Four-wheel drive? Eat. Is the rear drive clutch electronically controlled? Certainly! Add a two-liter gasoline engine as a bonus.
The Japanese - to the side!
But the advantages are in favor of the opponent - we take all of the above from Qashqai and add a turbine that allows Volkswagen to show off its power to the "Japanese". Of the minuses - fuel runs out faster.
We write down the advantages of the Tiguan with a 170-horsepower engine and a six-speed automatic. Mechanical DSG nervously smokes on the sidelines!
Rushing between Qashqai or Tiguan in terms of price, we can safely say that the “German” is cheaper: 1.314.000 rubles against 1.327.000. Striking, given the more interesting Volkswagen package.
Caught in a glance
It is noteworthy that motorists tend to focus more on the design of the car than marvel at the powerful technical parameters. Nothing bad can be expected from Qashqai here. This is a crossover harmony, it was not for nothing that 10 years ago he drew the attention of the people to a charming body. And the car looks elegant, pretending to be a representative of the elite class. Hands are itching to "give" the car 19-inch wheels ... Oh, it's a pity, rubber hits the pocket, the price and repels.
What is better - Tiguan or Qashqai, who deserves the title of "handsome » ?
The Tiguan does not receive a design score. His serious look looks unobtrusive, and his appearance in every possible way loses to the well-coordinated Qashqai.
Let's see what we have inside
We climb into the salon of Nissan ... It fully justifies the expression "new generation". Everything is beautiful, it gives off a bit of a European trend, not Japan. Inside, there is elastic plastic, more precisely, the front panel.
Lacquered the center console - it looks beautiful, but time will tell that the fingers will leave fingerprints, plus you will have to wipe the dust more often. Work without a miss, otherwise you will need to work hard with a rag.
Beauty requires sacrifice - irregularities in the gaps of the interior panels are visible. The conclusion suggests itself - inattentive assembly, they did not pay due attention to this.
The Tiguan has the following: the screen is small but clear, the fonts are easy on the eyes. The central tunnel has a pair of cup holders, a selector for transmission control (manual electronic gearbox), USB connectors, a power outlet and AUX. Multimedia is configured with touches through the touch screen. The system is smooth, there are no brakes.
Qashqai and Tiguan, apparently, take into account the wishes for the appearance and convenience of the cabin. We climb into comparisons: due to the low landing, it will be inconvenient for tall people to enter Qashqai - the Tiguan roof is more spacious. Chairs are comfortable, leather, balance between hardness and softness. There is perforation, safety is observed - it holds well when turning. Not satisfied with the situation? Adjustment is done in a matter of seconds, including the climate (using the control unit). There are no complaints about ventilation - 8 nozzles located at the end of the tunnel are suitable for a comfortable ride in the heat.
We climb into the back of the Nissan and enjoy the spacious space. Enough space for everyone.
I am Volkswagen
That everything is about Nissan, we also need to talk about Volkswagen - the struggle is fierce, and it is not yet clear who is better, everyone is on an equal footing. It should be mentioned that even though there is no leather on the Tiguan seats, the material is made with high quality and beautifully - even without perforation, it can endure high temperatures.
A trifle, but nice - floor gas pedal.
There are even more seats in the second row of the Tiguan than in the Qashqai. From the back of the chairs, tables can be pulled out, and the seats themselves can be moved forward or backward, adjusting the tilt along the way. There are also additional cup holders, you can put your phone in the socket to charge. Deflectors are located at the end of the tunnel. There are small niches next to the rear seat cushions.
Not only is the Tiguan long, it is also tall! So much space above your head - this is clearly not enough in Qashqai. If you compare it with Qashqai, then you want to pull your head into your shoulders. Adds, as they say, space.
As evidence, let's take the trunk - 470 liters. On the Qashqai side - 352 liters.
A slight difference in numbers is noticeable if we look at the compared trunk figures with the second row seats folded down - 1510 liters versus 1500 (of course, Tiguan is in first place). Trunk trim is very high quality.
Conclusion
If the quality of equipment, powerful dynamics, good finishes are important to you, it's time to get behind the wheel of the Tiguan. Many choose it, but this does not mean that Qashqai is bad. It is very good, it has a trendy interior (although the quality of the materials does not keep up with the times), it feels great when driving. Yes, the interior is smaller than that of the Tiguan, but this is not for everybody. Still, a reliable compact crossover after all. What to choose - Nissan Qashqai or Volkswagen Tiguan - everyone's business. Based on your preferences. But keep in mind that the Qashqai is safer than the Tiguan. Percent by 20%.
Already so famous in the Russian market, Volkswagen Tiguan has a modern design, with outlines typical of the presented brand. With each new modification, new and improved auxiliary systems appear in the car. They provide tangible assistance to the driver while driving. It is impossible to argue with the fact that the car is quite comfortable, which is very important for its owner. After all, the driver spends a lot of time in the cabin. Therefore, the manufacturer has tried to make it as comfortable as possible.
Attention! For every owner of this car, the manufacturer promises excellent traction on almost any surface. The all-wheel drive system evenly distributes torque between the rear and front axles and wheels. Due to this, cases of slipping and blocking are prevented as much as possible.
After analyzing the chassis, you can understand that this is a typical Volkswagen. It does not have the ability to swing. But at the same time, even on low-profile tires, he does not “count the vertebrae” of the driver. The suspension is quiet, adaptive, collected. Many modifications have a dynamic chassis control system. Depending on which ride profile the driver has chosen, this system quickly changes the stiffness of the shock absorbers.
In general, the manufacturer did not present any surprises for motorists. Naturally, Tiguan tried to improve in all directions. It was made more spacious, more economical, safer. But not much. In theory, it should become more passable than its predecessors. Motorists willingly buy this modification. This brand has already gained momentum in the world market, so Tiguan does not fall in price for many years after release. Which is appreciated by its owners. Wanting to purchase a new modification, they successfully sell the old car with virtually no financial loss.
Undoubtedly, there are many good qualities in this car, but what should you pay attention to when buying and will new drivers have unexpected unpleasant surprises when operating the Tiguan?
Owner reviews
Reviewed by Alesandra, Volkswagen Tiguan, Stavropol
I would not recommend this car for long term use. Although it is quite comfortable, its systems surprise me every year. From year to year, the drive for cleaning the rear window fails. At the same time, the water supply stops both on the rear and on the front glass. This problem has become so regular that after each repair I am ready for the next one. Some components of the car simply do not withstand frost and freezing rain. It is immediately clear that this model is not adapted to our climate. In addition, every year I systematically turn to the service due to the fact that water gets into the contacts. After that, many systems begin to act up. The manufacturer did not initially improve the insulation. In the owners' reviews of the Volkswagen Tiguan, such shortcomings are indicated. I'm sorry I read it too late.
Now, in order to bring all the systems back to normal, I pay at least 5,000 rubles for this. Such repairs periodically hit my wallet due to the fact that they have to be done very often.
Reviewed by Yuri, Volkswagen Tiguan, St. Petersburg
I can not say that there is something special in this car. The advantages that I immediately noted for myself is a comfortable lounge. As for me, everything is in its place. Inside the car is more comfortable.
It all seems to me that the engine of this car is “disposable” !! The intake manifold failed already at the 50th thousand kilometers. Even earlier, after 30 thousand kilometers, all the stabilizer struts had to be changed. Then there were serious problems with the rear brake suits. The vaunted German "high-quality" components did not even show themselves, but were already out of order. If I had read the owner reviews about the Volkswagen Tiguan before buying, all the minuses, I definitely would not have taken it.
Reviewed by Dmitry, Volkswagen Tiguan, Novosibirsk
At the time of purchase, I was told that such a common model as the Volkswagen could always be sold very easily and quickly on the secondary market. Friends said that this should not be done, and in the reviews of the owners of the Tiguan, all its disadvantages and breakdowns were in full view. But I didn't listen to anyone.
Bought the car already with mileage. Immediately decided to play it safe and the official representatives changed all the consumables. The only thing left is the brake pads. They didn't wear out much at the time. The first failure that I encountered was the failure of the pads. They made themselves felt with a strong and sharp creak when braking. The inner part was completely worn out, since the outer part was worn out by half. After that, problems with the car went down the chain. Components began to fail one by one. Unfortunately, I endured for a long time until I decided to get rid of the car. Now I only regret that I did not sell it earlier, immediately after the quick erasing of the pads.
Reviewed by Michael, Volkswagen Tiguan, Vladivostok
Bought a used Tiguan. After a short operation, I decided to undergo a full maintenance in order to cure all malfunctions in one fell swoop. I paid an unreasonably high price for the process. In the end, they told me that everything is fine, and I can safely go on. I had traveled only 2,000 kilometers when my check engine light came on. I calmly arrived at the same technical service center, where I was given a thorough diagnosis. They said that in the third cylinder I have gaps due to a blown piston. They finished me off by saying, again, the unjustified price for repairs of 120 thousand rubles. I did not agree to such an amount in principle and the same work to restore the engine was carried out in garages for 60 thousand rubles. When minor breakdowns that appeared all too often began to haunt me, I successfully sold the car to dealers, covering the cost of repairs, and calmly exhaled.
Reviewed by Anatoly, Volkswagen Tiguan, Krasnoyarsk
I read the reviews of the owners of the volkswagen tiguan and its shortcomings, and decided to leave my contribution. In principle, despite all the shortcomings, I have been driving this car for the fourth year. And now I can certainly give a normal and impartial assessment.
I'll start with the look. The car paint is just awful. In the third year of operation, the paint is already noticeably coming off. This already suggests that this brand is completely unsuitable for the Russian climate. Perhaps I was just unlucky in this regard with the choice of modification.
Nobody argues that while driving it is very comfortable. The dynamics of the car is excellent. In principle, this is all I can say in favor of the machine.
For me there is not enough space in the trunk. Every 90 thousand kilometers I constantly check the performance of the suspension and silent blocks. As a rule, it is at this time that they begin to give the first failures. And for our fuel, the engine of the car is too technologically advanced.
Reviewed by Andrey, Volkswagen Tiguan, Samara
I think that in terms of price-quality ratio, the car justifies itself. Dynamics suits, and overtaking is pretty good, obedient. I also like the soundproofing. I talk to passengers very calmly. I got lucky with the suspension. It is soft and absorbs shock well. The first time I changed the front stabilizer struts after 60 thousand kilometers. The rear ones still work well.
During operation, I managed to notice that the windshield of the car is quite fragile. As soon as an insignificant and small chip appears, cracks spread along the glass from edge to edge. I changed it twice according to CASCO. It was also frustrating that I replaced the intercooler twice. The first changed after 50 thousand kilometers, and the second at the 80th thousand kilometers. At that time, no dealer could give a reason. But now everything is fine.
Reviewed by Sergey, Volkswagen Tiguan, Vladimir
I believe that a good car will behave well even in winter. But after I bought a Volkswagen Tiguan, I realized that this car is completely unsuitable for this climate. The paint slips very quickly, the car, on my own hope, starts in the mornings in the winter. Wipers very long behind the ice. Since it takes a long time to warm up, I put them in service mode at night. Literally two years later, the car lost that respectable appearance in which I bought it. In addition, there is no protective mesh on the radiator. I constantly had to clean it unscheduled. I bought the grid separately and installed it only after the third time of cleaning, because I could not stand it. Many nuances, such as a new protective mesh or additional sound insulation, had to be finalized on our own. Of course, this was not a small amount. But I spent even more time on such garage events. And I learned a serious lesson from this. I will not save more on buying a car.
Reviewed by Pavel, Volkswagen Tiguan, Tula
Despite the fact that the owners' reviews told about all the disadvantages of the Tiguan, I still moved to it after the sale of my Skoda. Everything is known in the equation, so my overall impression is “normal”. The car really runs smoother. Tiguan is crammed with many systems that I still do not really understand. A special surprise was presented by the roll-back locking system.
But in this modification you will not load a lot of cargo. Even with the rear seats folded down, there's very little trunk space. In my opinion, the power unit of the Tiguan is rather weak. It does not pull for a car even of this level. I have a six speed gearbox. And when you need to quickly overtake, you have to turn on the fourth speed.
I want to say about the external design of the car. Its peculiarity is that during the rains, the rear door handle is constantly dirty. It's annoying.
Reviewed by Alexander, Volkswagen Tiguan, Arkhangelsk
I can not say that this car is good. Yes, it has some advantages, but as for me, there are not many of them. Of the positive qualities in the car, only an attractive appearance and bi-xenon headlights, which are most likely buyers. I purchased the first modification with a gasoline engine in 2012. After that, under warranty, it was replaced with a modification with a diesel power unit. All the time I had a gasoline Tiguan, I, tormented, proved to the dealer that oil consumption of 800 grams per 1 thousand kilometers was not the norm. And he mistakenly assumed that this oversight was corrected in the diesel modification. In the second car, after 40 thousand kilometers, the silent blocks of the lower arm, support and outboard bearings, stabilizer struts and other details have already been replaced. Moreover, some of these components had to be changed twice. In the end, I could not stand it, brought the car in order and just sold it for a decent amount.
In fact, the German and Korean crossover differ very seriously, and the differences begin with the approach to technology. "German" expectedly comes from "small cards": the base engine has a volume of 1.4 liters and a turbine, as well as two power options - 125 and 150 forces. The increase in volume is accompanied by an increase in power, but in any case it cannot do without a turbine: neither a two-liter gasoline engine with 180 or 220 forces, nor a two-liter diesel engine with 150 “horses”. The situation is equally progressive with gearboxes: if you don’t want to deal with six-speed mechanics, get one of two “wet” DSG options - either a six-speed DQ250 with a “small” 1.4 engine, or a seven-speed DQ500 with two-liter units.
1 / 2
2 / 2
Everything is different with Sportage: a two-liter naturally aspirated engine with pragmatic Korean 150 hp rules the ball here. Front-wheel drive crossovers are completely devoid of alternatives to it, and those who need all-wheel drive will be able to pay extra and choose something closer to the German competitor: a turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline unit with direct injection or a two-liter diesel with 185 hp. Gearboxes are also much simpler: a seven-speed preselective "robot" of their own design for the Koreans is put only on a gasoline turbo engine, and all other options are equipped with either a six-speed mechanics or a hydromechanical automatic machine with the same number of steps.
1 / 2
2 / 2
But choosing a mechanical “base” is perhaps not the most difficult thing compared to determining the appropriate configuration. The key difficulty here is the difference between the German and Korean approaches to the formation of the list of equipment (we have already encountered this in comparison. If the second implies a relatively simple gradual saturation of the car with options in parallel with an increase in price, then the first is simultaneously wildly complex, but just as convenient. The point is that each of the Tiguan configurations is "basic", and you can buy additional packages of options that you specifically need. As a result, a simple five versions, multiplied by a bunch of additional packages, form a myriad of variations for a wide variety of money. Moreover, even the most "older "The equipment is also not exhaustive - it does not contain much of what you can get for an extra charge. Therefore, from the point of view of direct comparison, the Volkswagen configurator is a real bacchanalia, and there are suspicions that at least a third of those 3 thousand people who buy Sportage monthly are those who have not mastered the choice of a suitable version of the Tiguan (and although this is a joke, it is slightly sad).
Of course, in such conditions, it is simply impossible to make an absolutely thorough comparison - but we have found the most reasonable way to compare crossovers. Considering the equipment options and prices, we chose by contrasting the available five trim levels of the Volkswagen Tiguan. And now let's get down to business.
Basic equipment
Subconsciously, you expect more freedom of choice even in the basic version from a Korean car, but in practice everything turns out to be the opposite. Sportage in the Classic version is offered exclusively in front-wheel drive with mechanics - well, with a two-liter aspirated, of course. If you want four-wheel drive, then you will need to pay extra not only for it, but also for a package of “warm options”, albeit very useful, and the amount of the surcharge will be as much as 180 thousand - this is exactly the difference between the front-wheel drive version of the Classic and the all-wheel drive Classic “Warm options ". But back to our base.
Tiguan has a different philosophy from the very beginning: even the basic equipment list can be put into a car with a 125- or 150-horsepower engine, and you can also choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive and a manual or robotic gearbox. But you can’t get a car with both DSG and 4Motion all-wheel drive, and the latter requires at least 150 hp. under the hood. But even with these limitations, the choice of engine and transmission here is noticeably wider than in the Sportage.
The Germans and Koreans also differ in their approach to the set of basic options. There is, of course, a lot in common: a good set of airbags, a wide range of electronic auxiliary systems, including not only ABS, stabilization and assistance when starting up and downhill, but also a trailer stabilization system, as well as other “little things” like a multifunction steering wheel , a set of power windows and central locking with key control.
But then there are quite serious differences. The base Sportage is also quite basic: there is air conditioning, an audio system with Bluetooth, CD, USB and a monochrome display, and a tire pressure monitoring system. On this list of options, in general, is exhausted - you can only add 16-inch alloy wheels.
The Tiguan has 17-inch base wheels, but this is not its main difference. There is a whole bunch of useful little things here: heated electric mirrors, leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearshift lever, heated front seats, steering wheel and washer nozzles, three-zone climate control, cruise control, headlight washer, fog lights and electric handbrake. In addition, the audio system here already has a 6.5-inch color screen, and 8 speakers versus 6 for Kia. The list is completed by a distance control system to the vehicle in front with an emergency braking system.
Given all of the above, it is not surprising that the Tiguan in the initial configuration is more expensive than the Sportage. However, the price difference is not as big as one might expect. For a Kia with no alternative, they will ask for 1,289,900 rubles, and for a Tiguan with front-wheel drive and a 125-horsepower engine - 1,399,000. At the same time, you can pay exactly a hundred and get the same car with DSG for 1,569,000 rubles, or you can add 170 and become the owner of an all-wheel drive 150-horsepower crossover on the mechanics for 1,569,000 rubles.
In fairness, it’s worth mentioning a little more about the Warm Options versions of the Classic mentioned above, in which the Sportage gets heated front and rear seats, side mirrors and the lower edge of the windshield, as well as the ability to order all-wheel drive or automatic transmission - but separately. For the warm options themselves, it is proposed to pay one hundred thousand (and the car will cost 1,389,900), in conjunction with an automatic machine - 140 thousand (up to 1,449,900), and with all-wheel drive - 160 thousand (up to 1,469,900 rubles).
More Options
Stepping up the trim list continues the theme of partial similarities and general differences. The Sportage in the Comfort version is equalized with the Tiguan in terms of heated seats for both rows, side mirrors, steering wheel and windshield, and also gets a rain sensor, separate climate control and cruise control. But in terms of “unique” options, it’s again not so dense here: these are electric folding side mirrors and electric lumbar support for the driver’s seat. Well, the automatic mode of the driver's window - if this can be considered an option that deserves such attention.
However, even the Tiguan does not have “critical” equipment items in the Comfortline configuration, although the list is quite interesting: halogen headlights give way to LED ones, and even with a light sensor, a color display appears on the dashboard, and parking sensors in the bumpers.
But in terms of technology, Tiguan continues to lead, further expanding the range of available options. All engines are available here: both versions of the 1.4-liter engine, the 180-horsepower version of the two-liter, as well as diesel. Even a manual transmission can be chosen - however, only with the most stunted 125-horsepower unit. But all-wheel drive is available with any of the remaining three options, and the diesel and the "senior" gasoline engine, as we remember, get a seven-speed DSG, as it digests more torque.
But Tiguan is leading not only in terms of technology, but also in price: for the front-wheel drive “mechanical” version, you need to pay 1,589,000 rubles, and all-wheel drive, automatic and a 150-horsepower engine increase the price tag by almost 200 thousand, up to 1,799,000. the version will cost another hundred more, at least 1,899,000 rubles, and the most expensive Tiguan in this version is a two-liter gasoline (with DSG and all-wheel drive, of course) for 1,989,000 rubles. At Kia, everything is a little “easier”: the front-wheel drive Comfort on the mechanics costs 1,444,900 rubles, and with a machine gun - 1,504,900. All-wheel drive increases the price tags to 1,524,900 and 1,584,900 rubles, respectively.
Modern multimedia
The third equipment option is rather non-standard from the point of view of direct comparison - the fact is that the Tiguan has a "cheat" special version of CITY wedged between the Comfortline and Highline versions. It is cheating because it offers a number of options for less money, which then will not be available even for the basic Highline, appearing again only “in the very top”. Well, Sportage just gets a new set of "special stages", which brings it to the Prestige package.
The Kia crossover in the Prestige version again catches up with Volkswagen in terms of the presence of a headlight washer, a color display on the dashboard, a light sensor, an electric handbrake and a set of parking sensors. But in some ways it even outperforms: here leather appears in the trim of the seats. Xenon headlights are a unique option, but only because the Tiguan is equipped exclusively with diode head optics.
An important addition for both cars is a full-fledged multimedia system with a color touchscreen and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There is a slight difference in the display diagonal: the Sportage has 7 inches, while the Tiguan has 8. In addition to modern multimedia, both cars get keyless entry with an engine start button and a rear-view camera.
Well, the “cunning” Tiguan, in addition, acquires a good set of electronic assistants: including a blind spot monitoring system, a collision warning system when reversing, a parking assistant with side sensors, and adaptive cruise control, which can do it on its own " crawl" in a traffic jam. A bonus can be considered an electric tailgate, which in addition has a “delayed closing function”.
In terms of technology, almost nothing has changed here compared to the previous version: the Sportage still has only a two-liter 150-horsepower aspirated engine in combination with different types of drive, while the Tiguan has an almost complete range. Only a manual transmission is no longer available here: in the “urban” version of CITY, even the 125-horsepower front-wheel drive Tiguan is equipped with a “robot”, and the Sportage also loses the option with a manual transmission.
The price tags, depending on the engines and gearboxes, grow by a hundred or two thousand rubles. For Sportage they ask for 1,709,900 or 1,789,900 rubles, depending on the type of drive, and for Tiguan - from 1,689,000 to 2,039,000 rubles.
Almost top
Taking one more step up the "hierarchical ladder", we again come across a small contradiction. The Sportage's Premium package has such a name quite justifiably - in the sense that there is practically nothing higher than it in terms of equipment, since the performance of the GT Line is more fashion than functional. But the Tiguan's Highline, as we remember, not only gains, but also "loses" in equipment compared to CITY, and the next option, Sportline, gets these options again.
Turning to specific lists of equipment, it becomes clear what is at stake. The “Korean” is gaining a solid set of new options: here are electronic assistants in the form of lane keeping systems, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, reverse parking assistance and automatic “intelligent” parking, and Binsknon headlights, and a panoramic roof with hatch. A wireless charging tray appears in the cabin, and 19-inch wheels with low-profile tires appear on the outside.
But Tiguan takes a step forward and a step back: here again there is no multimedia with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a set of electronic driving assistants, but a 12-inch screen appears instead of the classic dashboard and an automatic high beam control system, and the diode light itself becomes projection.
In the affordable Sportage engine range, an alternative to the two-liter gasoline engine is finally appearing - a two-liter diesel engine with 185 hp. But the choice of the type of drive and gearbox, on the contrary, is canceled: the “premium” crossover can only be “automatic” and all-wheel drive. Tiguan is in solidarity with a colleague regarding the “cancellation” of mechanical boxes, but leaves the opportunity to choose a front-wheel drive modification with a 150-horsepower engine.
But what is much more interesting here is that in the Highline configuration you can get a 220-horsepower version of a two-liter gasoline engine, with which the Tiguan accelerates to hundreds no worse than a real hot hatch - in 6.5 seconds. This is the most expensive version - it will cost at least 2,259,000 rubles, while a diesel car is available for 2,089,000, and a front-wheel drive car for 1,889,000 rubles.
Volkswagen Tiguan diesel engine It so happened that both "top" versions of crossovers have a sports name: Kia has GT Line, and Volkswagen has Sportline. But the approach to their functional content, as we already know, is somewhat different.
The Korean crossover in this configuration receives completely fashion elements: a “sports” steering wheel truncated from the bottom, paddle shifters, a metal trim on the trunk sill, a special interior trim and special 19-inch wheels, as well as LED fog lights. At the same time, the GT Line is even somewhat “more modest” than Premium: there is no bi-xenon and a panoramic roof, as well as the above-mentioned set of systems to make life easier for the driver - lane keeping, blind spot monitoring, and so on. And you will even have to park on the “sporty” crossover on your own: there is no car valet here either.
But its German colleague, on the contrary, “absorbs” all the options that were listed in the CITY and Highline versions, and adds a few more features to them: alternative “ergonomic” front seats with electric lumbar support and a massage function, as well as steering with variable gear ratio. By the way, only in this version of the Tiguan is equal to the Sportage in terms of wheel diameter - these are 19-inch “rollers” with 255/45 tires.
In fairness, it should be noted that the “sporty” version of Kia, having lost some options, ends up being cheaper than the Premium version. The difference between "German" and "Korean" in these versions is about 300 thousand rubles. The main feature of the GT Line version for the Sportage is the ability to choose a 1.6-liter turbo engine with 177 hp. paired with a seven-speed robotic gearbox with two clutches: such a car will cost 2,044,900 rubles. With a conventional aspirated engine, it costs 1,934,900 rubles, and the diesel modification is the most expensive: 2,054,900 rubles. Tiguan, on the other hand, is expected to lose low-power engines and front-wheel drive, while maintaining a choice between two-liter gasoline and diesel units. Diesel is the “cheapest”: it starts from 2,289,000 rubles, and the petrol modification costs 2,289,000 or 2,369,000 rubles, depending on the power.
conclusions
We will not traditionally draw conclusions about the profitability of a purchase in favor of one of the considered cars. There is something to think about here, and not only in terms of equipment. Someone prefers modern turbo engines and fast preselective automatics, while someone basically buys simpler atmospheric engines and hydromechanical automatic transmissions. For some, dynamics play a decisive role, and for others, saving several hundred thousand rubles. Therefore, the final choice, as always, remains with the buyer - and we hope that we have made the decision-making process a little easier.
Now there are quite a lot of good SUVs on the domestic car market, but Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan deserve special attention. Both of these cars are distinguished by both fairly good functionality and presentable appearance.
But many motorists are interested in: “Tiguan or Sportage. What's better?". In this article, we will try to answer this question.
So, we will try to compare the Kia Sportage and the Volkswagen Tiguan, while starting with the features of the pride of the German car industry. The two-liter diesel Tiguan was the undoubted leader in our country among cars of a similar class. In 2010 alone, more than 40,000 of these vehicles were sold.
However, due to the development of South Korean automobile concerns, it became more difficult for the German to maintain its leading position. At the same time, the Tiguan is fully adapted to the domestic market, even its assembly takes place on the territory of Russia (Kaluga). Sportage is assembled in Slovakia.
If we compare the Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan for the price, then it should be emphasized that the second car is somewhat more expensive than most analogues. At the same time, this does not affect its popularity at all - many prefer the reliable and durable German.
But Kia is not much inferior to its competitor in terms of prevalence. In the same 2010, more than 30 thousand people wanted to buy it. First of all, this is due to the simply incredible appearance of the vehicle, which was designed by Peter Schreiner himself. Original high-gloss headlights, which are combined with a straight window sill line, as well as a number of other design features, create a unique and unrivaled look.
Tiguan or Sportage: interior review
To compare Tiguan and Sportage, it is worth looking inside the interior of these cars. In Volkswagen, everyone will feel comfortable, almost like at home. There are no frills or newfangled bells and whistles. Everything is simple, as the Germans love. Naturally, for some, such a faceless interior may not be pleasant, but there are no annoying interior elements. No extra decor or too bright colors.
In addition to a rather nondescript design, it is worth noting another drawback - the incomplete height adjustment of the steering wheel. For drivers who prefer landing “on the floor”, you will have to be somewhat disappointed, because having lowered the seat a lot, you will have to stretch a little to the steering wheel.
In principle, you will not find any more cons. Mostly German cars will greatly please you. For decoration, only high-quality materials were used, which easily covers all the nitpicks that may be in the design. And the location of all keys and switches is more than convenient. You can control secondary functions through a seven-inch monitor.
If you are an amateur and choose between Tiguan or Sportage, then the second car will greatly please you - the interior looks more than unusual. The quality of materials for finishing is also not bad, but it cannot be compared with Volkswagen. In the front, you can mainly see hard plastic, tapping on which you will hear an unpleasant sound. But the fit is comfortable.
It is impossible to find fault with the location of switches and instruments, the steering wheel is of sufficient quality. Management is intuitive, does not cause any difficulties. It is worth warning that many drivers are not enthusiastic about the red backlight, but there's nothing to be done - this is one of the chips of the South Korean manufacturer.
To sum up, the design is completely different, here it’s an amateur. At the same time, the quality and ergonomics are slightly better with the German.
What will we see in the back seat
So: Kia Sportage or Tiguan, which is better? Before answering this question, let's move to the back seat. There is enough space both there and there, however, it is not enough to roam around much. Volkswagen has one advantage here - folding tables, just like in an airplane.
Video comparison of Kia Sportage or Tiguan which is better:
Kia has no obvious pluses, as well as minuses, except, perhaps, for the function of heating the sofa, which is very useful in the cool season. In principle, passengers will be more or less comfortable. A little uncomfortable only for the person who is in the rear middle seat.
Engine features
To find out which is better: Kia Sportage or Volkswagen Tiguan, it is important to evaluate the characteristics of the power units of these cars. If we talk about a German car, then cars produced in Kaluga are equipped with an engine with a capacity of 140 horsepower with a six-speed automatic transmission. For Russia, a 170-horsepower turbodiesel is unavailable. The engine is able to accelerate the car to hundreds in 10.7 seconds.
Kia has more power (184 horses). - 195 km / h. Takes a hundred in 10.5 seconds. As a result, it can be argued that the South Korean car is slightly more powerful. And if when driving around the city the difference is practically not felt, then on the highway the German is slightly inferior. But this also affects fuel consumption (for example, Volkswagen takes 6.3 liters in the city, and Kia - 7 liters).
Tiguan and Sportage: suspension comparison
If you choose Kia Sportage 3 or Tiguan for suspension, then in Volkswagen it is ideal. This is explained simply - it was specially adapted to our roads, so that the passenger and the driver feel comfortable, regardless of the type of road surface.
In Korean, the suspension is stiff, irregularities, especially large ones, cause discomfort.
conclusions
To summarize, the choice of Kia Sportage or Volkswagen Tiguan is quite difficult to make. On the one hand, the engine of the German car is somewhat weaker, but the handling and ergonomics are at their best.
As a result, the car is perfect for leisurely family people who value comfort and quality. Kia, on the other hand, relies on design and fast driving. In principle, both models can successfully compete, so the choice is yours.
Winter video test drive: Tiguan or Sportage which is better:
