2024 Kia
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 20 - 23 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 77.8 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 | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,000 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 195.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 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 Atlas Cross Sport.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sorento and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
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 Atlas Cross Sport, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sorento will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Kia Sorento is slightly shorter than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is clearly the choice over the Kia Sorento for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia Sorento has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Kia Sorento transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Utility
The Kia Sorento offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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 Atlas Cross Sport.