Published February 18 2022

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2023 Kia Sportage: Excellent Value and Style

The 2022 Tiguan is a Canadian favourite thanks to its powerful and responsive powertrain that boasts plenty of torque, advanced technologies and refined styling. Whether you’re a single driver or a large family, you’ll appreciate the exclusive elements that the Tiguan has to offer like a third row option, and standard 4MOTION AWD that can conquer any type of road condition. The Tiguan is also backed by one of the industry’s best warranties.

Here, we compare the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan with the 2023 Kia Sportage.

Better driving dynamics and passenger space with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tiguan has been enhanced for 2022. It now boasts an even more refined styling, more standard equipment along with an advanced driving experience. But the Tiguan keeps many of its characteristics that owners know and love, like the optional third row.

This option lets families accommodate up to 7 passengers comfortably. This is ideal if you have a large family and don’t want to upgrade to a costlier midsize SUV. The Sportage doesn’t offer this possibility and limits the passenger space to 5.

The Tiguan is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 184 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is more responsive than the Sportage’s main engine. The Tiguan uses this advantage to provide better accelerations in the city and on the highway.

The Tiguan is also available with a more advanced 4MOTION AWD system that offers more modes and capabilities than the Sportage’s AWD system.

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is more reliable

Inside, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan delivers superior styling and technologies. Thanks to a series of advancements like Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit and IQ. Drive, the Tiguan is more advanced and ready to entertain and keep your family safe on the road.

Also, the Tiguan’s engine, chassis and technologies have been proven and are more reliable than the new Sportage’s components – which haven’t yet been put to the test in the real world.

The 2023 Kia Sportage in not yet available, but the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is. It offers more style, driving dynamics and better value. Come see it today in our showroom. You can also shop for your car online with us. Our representatives are waiting for your call and can answer all your questions.