2025 Kia
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2025 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 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 58.9 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 | 201 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs | 1,500 - 1,800 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 184.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 73.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 38.2 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.7 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
The Kia Sorento offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than 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.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento as you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Kia Sorento, which is slightly longer than 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.
With the Kia Sorento, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Tiguan.