Kia Sorento 2024 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 92 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touareg can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 49 600 | 48 200 | |
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