2027 Kia Sportage vs 2027 Volkswagen Atlas
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 83, on fuel & range.
2027 Kia Sportage
The 2027 Kia Sportage is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sport…
2027 Volkswagen Atlas
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Atlas, is EPA-rated at 25 mp…
2027 Kia Sportage
Clear winThe Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 83, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Atlasoverall 83 | 2027 Kia Sportageoverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 60.3 | 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 | 83 | 100 |
Volkswagen Atlas: model-level data · Kia Sportage: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolkswagen Atlas
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Sportage
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen Atlas | Kia Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Atlas | Sportage Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 25 | 41 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,500 | $1,500 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas or the 2027 Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 83, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage scores 100 and the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas 83. 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 Atlas or the 2027 Kia Sportage?
2027 Volkswagen Atlas: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sportage: 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.