Compare Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Touareg

Engine

2.5L Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.6L V6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 24 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 17 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.7 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

26.4 gallons

Seating Capacity

7 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Interior Front View

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.5L Inline-4 Gas

3.6L V6 Gas

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,794 lbs

N/A

Maximum Towing Capacity

2,000 lbs

7,716 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

26 MPG

19 MPG

City

24 MPG

17 MPG

Highway

29 MPG

23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8 Tons/yr

9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.7 gallons

26.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

424.8 miles

448.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

513.3 miles

607.2 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

189 in

N/A

Height

66.7 in

68.2 in

Max Width

74.8 in

76.4 in

Front Width

65 in

65.2 in

Rear Width

65.4 in

66 in

Wheelbase

110.8 in

113.9 in

Ground Clearance

6.9 in

N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

7 seater

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.4 in

Front Seat Headroom

40.3 in

39.6 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

59.1 in

59.8 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.6 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

41.7 in

36.7 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.1 in

38.9 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

58.1 in

56.7 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

55.1 in

N/A

Third Row Leg Room

29.6 in

N/A

Third Row Headroom

36.8 in

N/A

Third Row Shoulder Room

53 in

N/A

Third Row Hip Room

42.5 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

75.5 ft³

64 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

38.5 ft³

32.1 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

12.6 ft³

32.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

N/A

39 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

N/A

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7"

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7"

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

N/A

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

N/A

Tires

Front Tire

P235/65HR17

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire

P235/65HR17

P255/55HR18

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Ebony Black
Everlasting Silver
Gravity Grey
Sparkling Silver

Black Oak Brown Metallic
Canyon Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Deep Red Metallic
Moonlight Blue Pearl
Pure White
Reef Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Sand Gold Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

Glacial White Pearl
Passion Red Tintcoat

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Satellite Radio

Not Available

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Not Available

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Not Available

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Not Available

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Not Available

Standard

Comfort

Navigation System

Not Available

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Standard

Climate Control

Not Available

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Not Available

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Not Available

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Not Available

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Not Available

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Start

Not Available

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Not Available

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / 100,000 Miles

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

10 Years / 100,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Touareg

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary