2027 Kia Sorento vs 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 90.7, 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 Tiguan
The 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tiguan S, is EPA-rated at 2…
2027 Kia Sorento
Clear winThe Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 90.7, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 100 | 2027 Volkswagen Tiguanoverall 90.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 78.3 | |||||||||
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 | 90.7 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Volkswagen Tiguan: base trim S FWD. 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 $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,800 against $2,300).
- It is rated 37 combined against 29 (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
32 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $31,205 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,984 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 207 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 35 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | — | 66.1 in |
| Overall length | — | 184 in |
| Overall width | — | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 110 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 33.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 104 cu-ft |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | strut with coil springs and telescopic dampers |
| Rear suspension type | — | multilink with coil springs and telescopic dampers |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 215/65 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | myVW+ |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 3 months |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
60 features · differences first, then sharedSafety22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go | — | std |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | — | std |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | — | std |
| Rear Traffic Alert | — | std |
| 10 airbags (dual front and side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, driver-side knee airbag, front center airbag, and dual rear side airbags) | — | std |
| 10 airbags (dual front and side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, driver-side knee airbag, front center airbag, and dual rear side airbags) | — | std |
| 10 airbags (dual front and side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, driver-side knee airbag, front center airbag, and dual rear side airbags) | — | std |
| Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) | — | std |
| 10 airbags (dual front and side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, driver-side knee airbag, front center airbag, and dual rear side airbags) | — | std |
| 10 airbags (dual front and side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, driver-side knee airbag, front center airbag, and dual rear side airbags) | — | std |
| Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor) | — | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | — | std |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| Automatic Post-Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Electronic parking brake | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Crash Response System | — | std |
| IQ.DRIVE (Travel Assist w/ assisted lane changing, Front Assist, Active Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, ACC Stop & Go, Lane Assist, Emergency Assist Plus) | — | std |
| Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights) | — | std |
| Park Distance Control (front and rear) | — | std |
| Rearview Camera | — | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | — | std |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| myVW+ telematics w/ available Wi-Fi | — | std |
| myVW+ telematics w/ available Wi-Fi | — | std |
| 7-speaker sound system | — | std |
| App-Connect | — | std |
| MIB4 infotainment with 12.9-in display, HD radio, SiriusXM with 360L (3-mo trial), Bluetooth connectivity, and USB-C (4 ports, 45w) | — | std |
| Natural Voice Control | — | std |
| Volkswagen 10.25-in Digital Cockpit Pro | — | std |
| Wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™) | — | std |
| Wireless charging | — | std |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Keyless access w/ push-button start (KESSY) and proximity lock & unlock | — | std |
| Two 12-V Outlets (front center console, cargo area) | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Two-zone Climatronic climate control with touch functionality | — | std |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60:40 2nd row seat (fixed, with cargo fold down) | — | std |
| Heated front seats | — | std |
| Embossed cloth seating surfaces | — | std |
| Manually adjustable front driver's seat | — | std |
| Manually adjustable front passenger's seat | — | std |
Interior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leatherette-wrapped multifunction steering wheel | — | std |
| New 7.6L center console | — | std |
| Framed manual-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
Exterior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | — | std |
| 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | — | opt |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Heated washer nozzles | — | std |
| LED headlights w/ LED DRLs | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors | — | std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | — | std |
| Silver anodized roof rails | — | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4Motion all-wheel drive | — | std |
| Front-wheel drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 2.0T EA888 201-hp engine | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| Active Control (4Motion AWD terrain management: Onroad, Snow, Offroad, Custom Offroad) | — | std |
| Driving Mode Selection (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Custom) | — | std |
| Start/Stop system | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo storage solution w/ Smart Floor | — | std |
| Trailer hitch preparation | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Sorento
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Volkswagen Tiguan
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia Sorento | Volkswagen TiguanS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $31,205 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $31,205 – $43,085 7 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sorento Hybrid FWD | Tiguan S |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 37 | 29 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,800 | $2,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | 3 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Sorento or the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 90.7, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sorento scores 100 and the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan 90.7. 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 Tiguan?
2027 Kia Sorento: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan: 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 Tiguan?
Where the 2027 Kia Sorento wins: it costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,800 against $2,300) and is rated 37 combined against 29 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.