2025 Kia
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 33 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 Sportage than in the Volkswagen Atlas.
The Volkswagen Atlas will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage.
Convenience
With the Volkswagen Atlas, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Sportage, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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). Clearly, the Kia Sportage is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Atlas, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Sportage, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Kia Sportage has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sportage has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Sportage has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sportage has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.