Kia Sorento vs VW Touareg – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

Kia Sorento has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46000 £, while the VW Touareg costs 63200 £. That’s a price difference of around 17207 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the VW Touareg with 2.20 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Kia Sorento performs slight better – achieving up to 55 km, about 4 km more than the VW Touareg.

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 Touareg has a convincingly edge – offering 462 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 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 noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Kia Sorento is somewhat lighter – 1854 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers a bit more room – 810 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs to a small extent better – up to 2100 L, which is about 300 L more than the VW Touareg.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg hardly perceptible takes the win – 751 kg compared to 684 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

All in all, the VW Touareg 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.