Compare the Volkswagen Tayron vs Kia Sorento
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the Kia Sorento and the Volkswagen Tayron offer light steering and good visibility to help when you are manoeuvring in town. However, both cars struggle for comfort over broken or imperfect road surfaces. In the third row, each model provides accommodation that is suitable for adults on short journeys, though the Sorento leaves grown-ups sitting with their knees up and uncomfortable on longer trips. Out on winding roads, their driving manners differ. The Sorento does not lean too hard if you corner enthusiastically, but you could not describe it as agile. The Tayron, by contrast, is surprisingly agile on a twisting country road, although you are liable to make your passengers sick if you make the most of its sport mode.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Diesel |
| Number of seats 7 | Number of seats 7 |
| Boot space, seats up 345 litres (2 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 179 litres (1 suitcase) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,905 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,996 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,792 mm x 1,866 mm x 1,668 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,815 mm x 1,900 mm x 1,695 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg | Towing capacity 2,500 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £560 Best | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 eTSI DSG7 | Engine name 2.2 CRDi DCT |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP | Engine size 2.2 L Diesel • 190 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Diesel |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 9.6 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 7 | Number of seats 7 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 345 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 179 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,905 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,996 litres Best |
| Length 4,792 mm | Length 4,815 mm |
| Width 1,866 mm | Width 1,900 mm |
| Height 1,668 mm | Height 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.79 m | Wheelbase 2.82 m |
| Turning circle 12.1 m | Turning circle 11.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.