2025 Kia
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 38 - 42 MPG | 24 - 28 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 38 - 44 MPG | 32 - 36 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 60.2 - 65.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 158 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | Info not available |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 175.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 72.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in |
Front 39.5 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage Hybrid than in the Volkswagen Taos.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sportage Hybrid and the Volkswagen Taos.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sportage Hybrid as you will with the Volkswagen Taos, 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). The Kia Sportage Hybrid is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Taos.
Dimensions
The Kia Sportage Hybrid is a little wider than the Volkswagen Taos, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Taos.
Handling
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Taos, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sportage Hybrid greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Taos.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Taos, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sportage Hybrid and the Volkswagen Taos.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Taos.