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VW Taigo vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (19,900 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Taigo or Kia Sorento?

VW Taigo vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

VW Taigo

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

Taigo

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.

VW Taigo is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,385 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Sorento

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 Kia Sorento offers considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Taigo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Taigo is substantially lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 626 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 228 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento holds a decisive 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.

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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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VW Taigo

The VW Taigo blends a coupe-like roofline with crossover practicality, giving it a stylish presence on the road while remaining easy to live with for everyday driving. It delivers a comfortable ride, intuitive tech and smart use of space, making it a good choice if you want SUV looks without the bulk of a larger vehicle.

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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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20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,757 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
448 - 457 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
VW
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the VW Taigo have?

The VW Taigo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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