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Kia Sorento vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or VW Arteon?

Kia Sorento vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space
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VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Arteon is very slightly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,024 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Arteon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Arteon offers very slightly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers very slightly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is somewhat lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 248 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers slightly more boot space – 705 L compared to 590 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries a bit more – 685 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento holds a solid overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
-
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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