Having enough room for your shopping trip finds, groceries, and luggage will make life with your SUV easier. The VW Tiguan, with its available 4MOTION® all-wheel drive, offers two spacious rows that can convert into ample space for whatever cargo you’re transporting. It easily eclipses the Sportage, giving you more versatility for whatever life has in store for you.

	VW Tiguan	Kia Sportage
Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row	37.6 cubic feet	36.6 cubic feet
Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row	73.4 cubic feet	69.3 cubic feet

Part of what makes the VW Tiguan more versatile is its third row of seats in front-wheel drive models. More people can join you on your journey, allowing you to enjoy great company during your road trip. The Sportage has only two rows of seats, limiting your space for cargo and people. Big plans call for a bigger cabin, making the VW Tiguan the frontrunner.

A superior interior has to offer more than plenty of room. It should come with additional features that make travel more enjoyable. Convenience and utility go a long way when you’re out and about for hours at a time. Inside the VW Tiguan, you’ll find an abundance of extras to enjoy from the front seat to the back:

• (3) 12V power outlets
• Heated front seats
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Available 30-color LED ambient lighting

While the Sportage has plenty of its own features to enjoy, it falls short in some categories. It features just two 12V outlets in the front console and cargo area, whereas the VW Tiguan adds one to the rear console. The Kia Sportage also lacks any ambient interior LED lighting system to match the mood. The extra options in the Volkswagen Tiguan solidify it as the better choice.

The smarter technology gets, the better protected we are. Both SUVs feature an array of driver-assistive features that help keep everyone on board safe from outside influences. The VW Tiguan and the Kia Sportage have many features in common, such as brand-specific versions of:

• Front Assist
• Lane Keep Assist
• Light Assist
• Emergency Assist

The more of these safety features you have, the better prepared you’ll be if something unanticipated happens. That’s where the Volkswagen Tiguan has the edge. It comes standard with Adaptive Cruise Control to maintain a safe speed and distance from traffic ahead of you. You’ll also have the Active Blind Spot Monitor to help protect you during lane changes and merges. While the Sportage has similar features, they’re only available on select models.

Even when you do everything right, there may still be times you need your SUV to withstand a collision. Volkswagen engineers are committed to making every vehicle sturdy and prepared for these events, and the VW Tiguan lives up to these high expectations. It’s built with an infrastructure meant to make everyone inside more confident:

• Safety Cage with Front and Rear Crumple Zones
• Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
• Intelligent Crash Response System
• 6 Stability Enhancing Systems

These systems and features are unique to Volkswagen, making it a brand that leads the charge in driver and passenger safety. Other SUVs may have some similar inclusions, but the VW Tiguan brings more of these to all drivers with every model. Families on the go deserve peace of mind that only the VW Tiguan can provide.

The outside of your vehicle is a rich opportunity for added components. Whether you’re interested in style, comfort, or usefulness, there’s something on the exterior for you. There’s plenty of common ground between the VW Tiguan and the Sportage when it comes to exterior features, including:

• Roof rails
• 17- to 19-inch wheels
• Power-adjustable outside mirrors
• LED exterior lights

As great as these features are, there’s one way the VW Tiguan gains the advantage. Its side mirrors come standard with heating to clear up fog and keep the view clear. You’ll find a similar addition in the Sportage, though only in some models.

Your smart device is an integral part of your life—you’ll need it when you’re planning a big trip. Modern vehicles allow you to connect your phone to built-in infotainment for easy pairing, and both the VW Tiguan and the Kia Sportage have this capability. At Volkswagen, technology is a focal point, and Volkswagen Car-Net® is proof of that. It enables a wide variety of features, including:

• Remote Access
• Car-Net Skills for Amazon Alexa™
• Wireless App Connect
• Parkopedia™ Parking Information

These features and more are all standard under the Car-Net® banner. It succeeds in making your time behind the wheel much easier. Attributes like wireless phone pairing and working with your Amazon Alexa are only capable with the VW Tiguan, further solidifying it as the SUV for you.