2027 Kia Sorento vs 2027 Volkswagen Atlas
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 85.9, on fuel & range.
2027 Kia Sorento
The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is…
2027 Volkswagen Atlas
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Atlas, is EPA-rated at 25 mp…
2027 Kia Sorento
Clear winThe Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 85.9, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 100 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlasoverall 85.9 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 67 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 85.9 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia Sorento and Volkswagen Atlas
Kia Sorento: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Volkswagen Atlas: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Kia Sorento wins
- It costs $900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,800 against $2,700).
- It is rated 37 combined against 25 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Sorento
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Volkswagen Atlas
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sorento Hybrid FWD | Atlas |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 37 | 25 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,800 | $2,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Sorento or the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas?
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 85.9, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sorento scores 100 and the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas 85.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Kia Sorento or the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas?
2027 Kia Sorento: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Volkswagen Atlas: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Kia Sorento and the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas?
Where the 2027 Kia Sorento wins: it costs $900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,800 against $2,700) and is rated 37 combined against 25 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.