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Kia Sportage vs VW Touareg – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Sportage or VW Touareg fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Sportage has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the VW Touareg costs 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 34145 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

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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 decisively edge – offering 462 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 223 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 Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touareg pulls significantly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 380 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is evident lighter – 1552 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 507 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers noticeable more room – 810 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 223 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1800 L, which is about 24 L more than the Kia Sportage.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg evident takes the win – 751 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Touareg proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Touareg is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Touareg

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 47 - 49 km
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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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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
30200 - 43900 £
Price
64300 - 88300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.30 kWh
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
2059 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4878 - 4902 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1984 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1693 - 1712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1800 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2967 - 2995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

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

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