2025 Kia
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 20 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 65.3 - 73.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 281 hp | 184 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 186.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 72.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Volkswagen Tiguan.
The Kia Sorento will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia Sorento is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the Kia Sorento takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sorento greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Sorento does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Utility
The Kia Sorento offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Sorento as you will in the Volkswagen Tiguan.