The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 39,000

€ 43,200

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.9
72.4
82.6
74.4 in
Width
72.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.3 in
Height
65.9 in
109.4
189
109.7
185.1
189 in
Length
185.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.83 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
UM
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
217 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.83 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.75 lb/hp
17.83 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
29 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
460 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
485 mi
460 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
172.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft












49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft