Kia Sorento vs VW ID.4 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.4 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34600 £, while the Kia Sorento costs 46000 £. That’s a price difference of around 11448 £.

As for range, the VW ID.4 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 569 km, about 514 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.4 has a distinct edge – offering 340 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sorento performs slightly better – reaching 201 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.4 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 679 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 239 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Kia Sorento is slight lighter – 1854 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 121 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers evident more room – 705 L compared to 543 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs evident better – up to 2100 L, which is about 525 L more than the VW ID.4.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento somewhat takes the win – 684 kg compared to 551 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

All in all, the VW ID.4 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.