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Kia Sorento vs VW Touareg - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (252 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (46000 £ vs 64300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or VW Touareg?

Kia Sorento

VW Touareg

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

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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 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 18287 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Kia Sorento performs a bit better – achieving up to 55 km, about 6 km more than the VW Touareg.

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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: VW Touareg pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm difference.

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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, 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.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sorento shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £46,000
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Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 7.2 L
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Kia Sorento
VW Touareg

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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VW Touareg

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Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
46000 - 59300 £
Price
64300 - 88300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7.2 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.30 kWh
co2
37 - 174 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1854 - 2105 kg
Curb weight
2059 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Length
4878 - 4902 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1984 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1693 - 1712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2100 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1800 L
Payload
455 - 684 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
183 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
Engine capacity
2967 - 2995 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sorento have?

The Kia Sorento is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.