2023 Kia Sorento vs 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison

    Kia Sorento

    Volkswagen Touareg

    2023 Kia
    Sorento
    vs
    2024 Volkswagen
    Touareg
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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    8.1
    8.5
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    Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
    Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    67L
    107 to 650 km
    75L - 90L
    248 to 666 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $86,790 - $129,990
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Meaningful tech updates
    • Urban efficiency, refinement
    • No compromise to interior packaging
    Misses
    • Limited supply, GT-Line is pricey
    • Not particularly thrifty on the freeway
    • Pricey servicing, short intervals
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent value
    • Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
    • Versatility of air suspension
    Misses
    • Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
    • No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
    • Lacks the badge cred of German rivals

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Premium Paint (+$695)
    • Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,700)

    Colours Available

    There are seven colours available for the Kia Sorento.

    • Clear White,
    • Silky Silver,
    • Steel Grey,
    • Mineral Blue,
    • Aurora Black,
    • Gravity Blue,
    • Snow White Pearl.

    The interior is available with Embossed Cloth for the base S and Sport variants while the Sport+ gets leather appointed interior and the GT Line comes with the higher grade Nappa Leather Appointed.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJTURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL
    Size (cc)
    1598 - 34702967 - 2995
    Size (L)
    2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L3.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4TURBO V6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 2424
    Power
    132kW - 200kW170kW - 250kW
    Power RPM
    3800 - 63004000 - 5300
    Torque
    265Nm - 440Nm450Nm - 600Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 50001500 - 1750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.5 - 1611.2 - 16.3

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