2025 Kia Sorento vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento

2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $37,995 to $52,890
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MPG - City 20 - 23 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 31 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 75.5 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 281 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 189.0 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Volkswagen Atlas. The Volkswagen Atlas offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Sorento, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sorento will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Kia Sorento, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas is clearly the choice over the Kia Sorento for pulling heavy loads. The Kia Sorento has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Kia Sorento transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sorento and the Volkswagen Atlas. The Kia Sorento has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.