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Compare Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Touareg

Kia Sorento
2021 Kia Sorento
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$28,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.1
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Volkswagen Touareg
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
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$49,495
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.5-liter Turbo 4 Cylinder Gas
Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Kia Sorento
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
12
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Volkswagen Touareg
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Rear View
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Interior Front View
31
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5-liter Turbo 4 Cylinder Gas
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
277 hp
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft
266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
N/A
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
39 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
N/A
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
18" x 8"

Tires

Front Tire
N/A
P255/55HR18
Rear Tire
N/A
P255/55HR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
N/A
19 MPG
City
N/A
17 MPG
Highway
N/A
23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
26.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
N/A
448.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
607.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Height
N/A
68.2 in
Max Width
N/A
76.4 in
Front Width
N/A
65.2 in
Rear Width
N/A
66 in
Wheelbase
N/A
113.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
N/A
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
N/A
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
N/A
39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
N/A
59.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
N/A
36.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
N/A
38.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
N/A
56.7 in

Weight and Towing

Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
7,716 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
32.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
32.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • 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

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
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

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
N/A
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
N/A
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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