2024 Kia Sorento vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Sorento

2024 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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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
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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 - 4,000 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.

Comparison Review

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.

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 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.

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.