Volkswagen Tayron vs Kia Sorento

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

4 cyls, Turbocharged
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
1598 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Gearbox Type

DCT
AT

Number of Gears

7
6

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

204 hp at 4500 - 6000 rpm
180 hp at 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

320 Nm at 1500 - 4400 rpm
265 Nm at 1500 - 4500 rpm

Number of Cylinders

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4

Motor Type

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Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Max Motor Power

–
65 hp

Max Motor Torque

–
264 Nm

Fuel & Performance

0-100kph

7.92 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

4.6 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

5.97 s
–

Fuel Supply System

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Direct Injection

Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
67 litres

Suspension & Steering

Turning Radius

6.05 m
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

19-inches
19 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Suspension Type

–
McPherson Strut & Stabilizer

Front Springs

–
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

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Multi-link

Rear Springs

–
Coil Springs

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Tyre Size

–
235/ 55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

–
235/ 55 R19

Dimensions

Length

4792 mm
4815 mm

Width

1866 mm
1900 mm

Height

1665 mm
1700 mm

Wheelbase

2789 mm
2815 mm

Kerb Weight

1864 kg
–

Boot Capacity

345 - 1905 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

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Monocoque

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

Sunroof

Panoramic
Dual

Rear AC Vents

Climate Control

Auto 3-zone
2-zone

Power Windows

Front and Rear

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Driving Modes

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Remote Locking

–

Push Button Start

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Steering Mounted Controls

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Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

–
Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Cruise Control

–
Yes (Adaptive)

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Glove Box

–

Interior Lamps

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Safety

Airbags

9
10

Hill Descent Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Parking Camera

360-degree
360 degree

Central Locking

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

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Automatic

Parking Sensors

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Front, Side and Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
With Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

High Beam Assist

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Heads Up Display

–

Dashcam

–

Driver Airbag

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Side Airbag

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

Matrix LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Spoiler

–

Roof Rails

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

LED DRLs

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LED headlamps

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LED taillights

–

LED fog lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Interior

Head-up Display

–

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Driver's Seat Memory

Ventilated Seats

Front
Front Only

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Seats

Leatherette
–

Seat Count

7
6

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Massage Seats

–

Trip Meter

–

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–
60:40

Third Row Seats Split

–
50:50

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Middle-Row Folding

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Fold and Slide

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Display

15-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

USB Input

–

Satellite Navigation

–
On-board

Voice Commands

–

Front USB port

–
Type C

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Third Row USB port

–
Type C

Branded Music System

–
Bose

Speakers

–
12

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Live Location Sharing

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Digital Key

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Geo Fence

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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E-Call & I-Call

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Questions you may find useful

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Hi, I have just sold my MG Gloster and am now looking for a new SUV. I need your guidance about which car should I buy among VW Tayron, Skoda Kodiaq or Kia Sorent.