2021 Kia Sorento vs 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

2021 Kia Sorento

#3 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

#11 in Mid-Size SUVs

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EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento EX AWD	21	28	$35,503	$36,790
Sorento EX FWD	22	29	$33,766	$34,990
Sorento LX AWD	23	25	$30,099	$31,190
Sorento LX FWD	24	29	$28,362	$29,390
Sorento S AWD	23	25	$32,510	$33,690
Sorento S FWD	24	29	$30,773	$31,890
Sorento SX AWD	21	28	$38,000	$39,790
Sorento SX FWD	22	29	$36,281	$37,990
Sorento SX Prestige FWD	22	29	$38,764	$40,590
Sorento SX Prestige X-Line AWD	21	28	$40,674	$42,590

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2.0T S 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2.0T S 4MOTION	21	27	$25,482	$26,545
Tiguan 2.0T S FWD	23	29	$24,235	$25,245
Tiguan 2.0T SE 4MOTION	21	27	$27,547	$28,695
Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD	23	29	$26,299	$27,395
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black 4MOTION	21	27	$30,619	$31,895
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black FWD	23	29	$29,371	$30,595
Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4MOTION	21	27	$32,492	$33,845
Tiguan 2.0T SEL FWD	23	29	$31,243	$32,545
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	21	27	$37,531	$39,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,503

$25,482

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,790

$26,545

Monthly Payment Estimate

$613 / month

$442 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Sorento crossover SUV strikes out in a new styling direction, and brings hybrid and plug-in models along for the adventure.

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover is spacious and comfortable, and also the league-leader in modesty,

TCC Likes

More expressive
Available hybrid powertrains
Bigger interior

Big interior
Smooth ride
Automatic emergency braking standard

TCC Dislikes

What’s with the door tooth?
Third-row seat’s very, very small
More noise

…and a little boring
Not very fuel-efficient
Small third row

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

36.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

29.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.9

Third Hip Room (in)

42.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

55.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

40.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.1

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

188.9

185.1

Height, Overall (in)

66.7

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

110.8

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

72.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

7.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.4

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.5

73.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.6

37.6

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P215/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P215/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4120

3825

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

360

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

311 @ 1700

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 5800

184 @ 4400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.81

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.43

5.59

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

3.14

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sorento

Volkswagen Tiguan

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

7.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Kia Sorento

2021 Sorento is available
Lease: From $259 per month for 36 months
Rebate: College grad and military deals
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 66 months

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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

2021 Tiguan has hidden discounts
Leases: From $279 per month for 39 months
Rebates: Up to $1,250 in unadvertised savings
Financing: From 0% APR for 72 months

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