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VW Tayron vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tayron or Kia K4?

VW Tayron vs Kia K4: Key differences

VW Tayron

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Kia K4

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter

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

Tayron

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia K4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the VW Tayron costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

K4

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 Tayron offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tayron is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tayron delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Tayron

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia K4 is somewhat lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,682 kg. The difference is around 267 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers visibly more boot space – 885 L compared to 604 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tayron carries moderately more – 566 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tayron stands well ahead of its rival 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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Tayron

VW Tayron

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 123 km
VW Tayron
Kia K4

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VW Tayron

The VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.

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Kia K4

Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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VW Tayron
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 56,000 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
33 - 192 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
4,792 mm
Length
-
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,666 - 1,668 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,915 - 2,090 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
489 - 566 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
204 - 221 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
VW
Brand
Kia
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