2027 Kia Sorento vs 2027 Volkswagen Taos
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 91.9, on fuel & range.
2027 Kia Sorento
The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined. NHTSA lis…
2027 Volkswagen Taos
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Taos, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg …
2027 Kia Sorento
Clear winThe Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 91.9, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Taosoverall 91.9 | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 81 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 91.9 | 100 |
Volkswagen Taos: model-level data · Kia Sorento: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolkswagen Taos
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Sorento
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen Taos | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Taos | Sorento Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 37 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,100 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volkswagen Taos or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 91.9, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sorento scores 100 and the 2027 Volkswagen Taos 91.9. 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 Volkswagen Taos or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
2027 Volkswagen Taos: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sorento: 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.