2017 Kia Sportage vs. 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

If you haven't noticed all the crossovers on the road today, then you need to drive more. This class of small SUVs is gaining traction – in both sales and on the road – thanks to versatile features and wallet-friendly fuel economy. We'll look at two competitors, the 2017 Kia Sportage vs. 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, and see which one is the better crossover. The first thing that jumps out is the price: You can get a 2017 Kia Sportage for prices starting around $19,515 with the Friendly Kia VIP Price, while the competitor's 2016 VW Tiguan models start at nearly $24,000. Another aspect you will notice right away is the exterior design. The redesigned 2017 Kia Sportage has a fresh look, with a nicely-sculpted exterior that is increasingly streamlined and bold yet stands out from the pack with a stronger stance. This redesign for the 2017 model year is a nice enhancement to the 2016 Kia Sportage, which was named the "Highest Ranked Small SUV in Initial Quality" by J.D. Power in its 2016 Initial Quality Study*. Expect more of the same dominance from the 2017 Sportage, which was also named an IIHS Top Safety Pick. The 2017 Sportage has a clear advantage in fuel economy over the 2016 Tiguan, with 23 mpg city, 30 mpg highway that easily tops the 2016 Tiguan's 21 city, 26 highway. And that's not all the 2017 Sportage has in store, as its improved cargo space means you have 60.1 cubic feet to load up your gear and take off for parts known and unknown. The 2016 Tiguan lags behind with 56.1 cubic feet for cargo.