Volkswagen Touareg 2014 vs Kia Sorento 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 45 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 109 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touareg could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Sorento 2017 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2017 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger. Volkswagen Touareg and Kia Sorento are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 697 litres | 142 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 142 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 697 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1662 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space (by 37 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Volkswagen Touareg can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 23 400 | |
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