"Volkswagen is quality'? Yeah about 40 year ago! If you do an honest search on the internet, there are NUMEROUS websites and forums filled with horror stories about VW's bad reputation here in the U.S. I'm surprised that VW of America hasn't been slapped with lawsuits over very poor quality control and thier awful dealership network problems! One such website to checkout is "Cars-that suck".com...it lists hundreds of complaints by customers, and even the VW forums are filled with complaints.
Volkswagens fall apart faster than you can say "FARVENUGEN"!!! German engineering is overrated....even the quality of BMW.Mercedes,and Audi has been going down steadily! And European cars are alot more expensive to fix and maintain!
I live in the U.S. and for a Tiguan, it's close to about $28,000. For a Sportage, $22,000. I really don't know which I like better. I like the VW for it's styling cues and engine and the KIa for it's 10 year warranty and great gas mileage. I'd probably choose the VW because my parents owned a VW and NEVER gave them problems.
@lazzialotto95 how can you compare a 2008 model to a 2003???? plus if you think it is check my profile for the New 2011 Sportage and kick your Tigushiadoklan thing away
@gooz, it "sucks" just because most people would rather buy American? True the older Kias are crappy but people seriously need to give the newer models a chance instead of automatically saying bs.
@garagecrap they are supposed to be in the same range!! both compact suv's now the fact that kia is a crappy car and always loses the competition is not 5th gear responsibility
@gooziddaiejoon you're the one who's crappy m8, it cost thousands less, and u can then equip it with great stuff instead of spending money for nothing, i go for Sportage, and if Kia/Hyundai are bad explain why they are the 4th largest manfacturer in the World?! better than Honda Ford Nissan and lots of brands that come up to your ears, and Kia/Hyundai's boosting +32% in January 2010 proves it, and they will get on top of VW Group ( VW Audi Skoda Seat Bugatti.... etc ) this year SO SHUT IT!!!!!
I like the Sportage better based on looks alone. Whether or not it is tougher, it LOOKS tougher. The Tiguan looks delicate and feminine. Not exactly SUV material.
I hate KIA Sportages dashboard. The doors are actually a lot wider than the actual space to get into the car, the dashboard for some reason curves so it gets much wider near the doors. It also forms a POINT. Even with the seat back I keep hitting my knee on this pointy part. Not all the time but at least 4 times already. I'm smart enough to know how to get into a vehicle but I think KIA has a serious design flaw with this sharp pointy dashboard thing. My knee is black and blue today : (
Have you seen 2011 KIA Sportage??? The Design is very cool,Search on google
muhammadrayhan9721 2 months ago
the sportage is ugly
TheItalianPerson 5 months ago
@TheItalianPerson yeah ugly,but 2011 sportage is has very nice design,and nicer than fuck tiguan
muhammadrayhan9721 2 months ago
in america the tiguan has the same engine as the GTI (us standards) which is 2.0T 200 hp... kia sucks
Tkulhanci703 8 months ago
"Volkswagen is quality'? Yeah about 40 year ago! If you do an honest search on the internet, there are NUMEROUS websites and forums filled with horror stories about VW's bad reputation here in the U.S. I'm surprised that VW of America hasn't been slapped with lawsuits over very poor quality control and thier awful dealership network problems! One such website to checkout is "Cars-that suck".com...it lists hundreds of complaints by customers, and even the VW forums are filled with complaints.
MrKurt1962 8 months ago
Volkswagens fall apart faster than you can say "FARVENUGEN"!!! German engineering is overrated....even the quality of BMW.Mercedes,and Audi has been going down steadily! And European cars are alot more expensive to fix and maintain!
MrKurt1962 8 months ago
The Sportage ain't so new now considering there is a lot sexier new one out.
jonny2k100 9 months ago
@DPGDon
Funny, in US all VWs are consider shit. Very unrealiable in the long run.
Kia has better realiabilty
Have you seen the new Kia sportage? Very nice.
stirrednotshaken7 1 year ago
niether, get skoda yeti.
Ome99 1 year ago
I'd go for.....Polo GTI
suzukiaddress125 1 year ago
kia much much more better...... leave the tiger n iguana in the jungle for now,,....
d1mc29a 1 year ago
Hurraa
timotestaaja 1 year ago
Personally I prefer the Kia, you get so much for such a little price.
windowspczone 1 year ago
my 2006 kia sportage lx is the shit..rides smooth as hell, great power, comfortable seats with leather interior... they arent shitty lol
nickkapsss19 1 year ago
i hate the woman presenter on fifth gear..
Freddiewgbs 1 year ago
I live in the U.S. and for a Tiguan, it's close to about $28,000. For a Sportage, $22,000. I really don't know which I like better. I like the VW for it's styling cues and engine and the KIa for it's 10 year warranty and great gas mileage. I'd probably choose the VW because my parents owned a VW and NEVER gave them problems.
TheGizmo4382 1 year ago
WORSHIP THE SPORTAGE !!!!! btw check my profile for the new 2011 Sportage :)
kingeddy137 2 years ago
volkswagen is quality!!!!!!
lazzialotto95 2 years ago
@lazzialotto95 how can you compare a 2008 model to a 2003???? plus if you think it is check my profile for the New 2011 Sportage and kick your Tigushiadoklan thing away
kingeddy137 2 years ago
faaaarrrrrrt.
BroadswordTULL 2 years ago
@gooz, it "sucks" just because most people would rather buy American? True the older Kias are crappy but people seriously need to give the newer models a chance instead of automatically saying bs.
21Sarabi 2 years ago
People have facts..please. So if they BOTH suck why does KIA a lot of good reviews>at least here they do.
bombomb09 2 years ago 5
both ugly......
ArabianKnight1201 2 years ago
Some people commenting here should drive both before "assuming" which they think is better.
spam1237 2 years ago 2
the tiguan is 3 time better than sportage!!!!!!!!!!
lazzialotto95 2 years ago
yes. in your dreams. :)
BroadswordTULL 2 years ago
That's completely stupid. You can't compare cars in totally different price range. That'll be like comparing Porshe and MX5. Get real 5th gear!
garagecrap 2 years ago
@garagecrap they are supposed to be in the same range!! both compact suv's now the fact that kia is a crappy car and always loses the competition is not 5th gear responsibility
gooziddaiejoon 2 years ago
@gooziddaiejoon you're the one who's crappy m8, it cost thousands less, and u can then equip it with great stuff instead of spending money for nothing, i go for Sportage, and if Kia/Hyundai are bad explain why they are the 4th largest manfacturer in the World?! better than Honda Ford Nissan and lots of brands that come up to your ears, and Kia/Hyundai's boosting +32% in January 2010 proves it, and they will get on top of VW Group ( VW Audi Skoda Seat Bugatti.... etc ) this year SO SHUT IT!!!!!
kingeddy137 2 years ago
I'd go Tiguan just for safety alone!
Check out iihs roof crush test, the sportage is the worst contender the tiguan the best.
Then there's the great looks, Tdi engine, and the fact your driving a vw. :-)
Spyster007 2 years ago
I like the Sportage better based on looks alone. Whether or not it is tougher, it LOOKS tougher. The Tiguan looks delicate and feminine. Not exactly SUV material.
palebeachbum 2 years ago
KIA Sucks
Fender6234176 2 years ago 2
@Fender6234176
u forgot somthing budd,
kia/hyundai BOTH suck
gooziddaiejoon 2 years ago
They are safe and reliable. Get decent gas mileage. Got mine in 07 and nothing has gone wrong.
ashado19 2 years ago 2
I hate KIA Sportages dashboard. The doors are actually a lot wider than the actual space to get into the car, the dashboard for some reason curves so it gets much wider near the doors. It also forms a POINT. Even with the seat back I keep hitting my knee on this pointy part. Not all the time but at least 4 times already. I'm smart enough to know how to get into a vehicle but I think KIA has a serious design flaw with this sharp pointy dashboard thing. My knee is black and blue today : (
daveordiane 2 years ago
This guy is a truck driver...so the space of the sportage is not enough to accomodate his knees...LOL
xtremerider2k8 2 years ago
sportage for the price :P
ganjasoap 2 years ago
I drive a Sportage myself but thats just because it was the cheapest SUV that i could buy at the time :P
oegaboega 2 years ago
Tiguan pwns that ugly cheapo sportage
LP30STM 2 years ago
The inside of the KIA looks cheapo as well. Also it's not that comfortable. Also the dashboard comes to a sharp point near the doors. Weird looking.
daveordiane 2 years ago
The only thing that is weird here is you and your knees...take a hyke....LOL
xtremerider2k8 2 years ago
why.....
PRODVDi 2 years ago 2
1998 KIA Sportage FTW
PRODVDi 2 years ago
bitches...the sportage is better
SiberiaLover 2 years ago
hora LOL
TapTapTido 3 years ago 2
sportage rocks
walt9395 3 years ago
sportage
fujyan 3 years ago
tiguan
MikePortnoy1991 3 years ago 23