Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Atlas

2025 Kia Sorento
2025 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
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2026 Volkswagen Atlas
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
$39,310MSRP
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2025 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
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2026 Volkswagen Atlas
$39,310MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$31,990

MSRP

$39,310

Listings

1187

Listings

1477

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Powerful engine

  • Impressive technology

  • Great warranty

Cons

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Cramped third-row

  • Not much cargo space

Reviews Summary

Larger than a typical compact but smaller than many three-row midsize SUVs, the 2025 Sorento is “right-sized” in many respects. In addition, it comes with gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. This review covers the turbo-gas version of the SUV, which sees no significant changes following a substantial refresh for 2024. A new grey paint colour is available, and some models get standard black exterior badges in 2025.

Verdict: When something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it. That helps explain why the 2025 Kia Sorento is almost exactly the same as last year. However, a problem looms for this family-friendly SUV. In 2025, the Sorento may lose its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 191 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 269 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

23

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

27
2025 Kia Sorento
2025 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2026 Volkswagen Atlas
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
$39,310MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2025 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
$39,310MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$31,990
$39,310
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.4

4.7

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Powerful engine

  • Impressive technology

  • Great warranty

Cons

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Cramped third-row

  • Not much cargo space

Summary

Larger than a typical compact but smaller than many three-row midsize SUVs, the 2025 Sorento is “right-sized” in many respects. In addition, it comes with gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. This review covers the turbo-gas version of the SUV, which sees no significant changes following a substantial refresh for 2024. A new grey paint colour is available, and some models get standard black exterior badges in 2025.

Verdict: When something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it. That helps explain why the 2025 Kia Sorento is almost exactly the same as last year. However, a problem looms for this family-friendly SUV. In 2025, the Sorento may lose its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 191 hp I4
2.0L 269 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
7
7
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
MPG City
23
20
MPG Highway
31
27
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