A bunch of impressive driver assistance features, a quiet cabin, and smooth ride quality make the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan one of the more popular crossovers on the market. Let its small and adorable appeal not trick you into believing that the Tiguan has no significant space to offer to its occupants. Its cargo volume and seating area is one of the best in the crossover SUV segments in the industry and dials up your comfort quotient. But in a market that is constantly being swamped with cutting-edge and technologically advanced vehicles, picking one SUV could be challenging. Join Quirk Volkswagen in Braintree, MA, as we compare the Tiguan and the Kia Sorento to elucidate why the former makes for an excellent choice!
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan |
VS |
2022 Kia Sorento |
$26,295
| Starting MSRP
|
$29,590
|
221 lb.-ft.
| Torque
|
182 lb.-ft.
|
7 seats
| Seating
| 7 seats
|
2.0L Turbo 8-Speed Automatic
| Engine
| 2.5-liter 4-Cylinder
|
A cursory glance at the comparison chart sheds light on the areas where the Tiguan shines and scores higher than the Kia Sorento. For instance, the starting MSRP of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is significantly lower than the Kia Sorento, which is an extremely important point to consider. Car buyers who need to own a car for their daily commute tend to go for SUVs with a lower price tag. The Tiguan seems to one-up the Kia Sorento in this area.
Coming to the safety features of the Tiguan, you can find it replete with advanced driving aids and technology that ensure your safety on the road. Each trim of the SUV—S, SE, SE R-Line Black, and SEL R-Line—comes with features like forward collision mitigation and blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. These tech features help you stay aware of vehicles entering the blind spots of your car and any incoming traffic while reversing the car, respectively.
Test drive the Tiguan at our dealership to know what it is like to drive around in the crossover SUV and check our financing options to ease your purchases.