Comparison - Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4MOTION 2021 - vs - Kia Sorento SX 2021

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Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4MOTION 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Volkswagen Teramont

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

44,195

Updated:

07 Feb 2020

42,590

Updated:

07 Dec 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed dual-clutch

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.60gals

17.70gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Tourmaline Blue Metallic

#063956

Platinum Gray Metallic

#686C6F

Pacific Blue Metallic

#016BA6

Deep Black Pearl

#000000

Pure White

#FFFFFF

Racing Green

#25412B

Aurora Red Metallic

#D60118

Pyrite Silver Metallic

#9E9E98

Color:

Aruba Stone

#8C9485

Crystal Beige

#C7B7A2

Glacial White Pearl

#E0DEE4

Sparkling Silver

#E3E4E8

Ebony Black

#343434

Everlasting Silver

#7C7C78

Gravity Gray

#61656A

Sapphire blue

#4F5866

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 VW Atlas is a competent family hauler that assimilates into the daily routine without fuss.

Pros
Plenty of space
Good warranty
Good tech
Relative value among competitors
Solid powertrains

Cons
A little boring
Base touchscreen is on the small side
Not fuel-efficient
Cross Sport gets lost

By:

thecarconnection.com

VW refreshes the 2021 Atlas by adding updated front and rear ends that increase its overall length by almost three inches. Its face is graced by a more attractive three-bar grille and revised headlights, which now feature standard LED elements that continue out back. Models with the R-Line option also get new looks courtesy of its special badging, body kit, and 20- or 21-inch rims. Inside, there's a new steering wheel, updated stitching on the seats, an 8.0-inch touchscreen on most models, and the latest iteration of the company's Car-Net smartphone app. The four-cylinder Atlas is now available with all-wheel drive for the first time.

Pros
No shortage of cargo or passenger space, reassuring driving manners, hard-to-beat value.

Cons
Uninspired interior aesthetic, less fuel efficient than advertised, rides rough on broken surfaces.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Restyled front and rear bodywork.Upgraded interior appointments.

Pros
Spacious interior offers ample room for passengers in all three rows
Great compromise between precise handling and everyday comfort
Straightforward, easy-to-use cabin design

Cons
Lackluster acceleration, even with the optional V6
Fuel economy lags that of most competitors

By:

edmunds.com

The 2021 Kia Sorento crossover finds a new look but the same mission: it’s the smaller hauler compared to the Telluride.

PROS
Better style
Available hybrid powertrains
Bigger interior
Telluride’s looks

CONS
What’s with the door tooth?
Is the second row more comfortable?
Not appreciably bigger

By:

thecarconnection.com

The all-new Sorento is expected to make its debut at the Geneva auto show in March. Disguised and undisguised spy photos and several official images of the Kia have given us a pretty good idea of what to expect from the redesigned mid-size crossover. Its boxier proportions and bolder styling mark a stark departure from the curvier and softer appearance of the current Sorento. The Korean automaker has also said that the next-gen model will ride on an all-new platform that helps make it bigger inside and out. It will also feature a hybrid powertrain as well as an eventual plug-in variant.

By:

caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

16.00mpg

21.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

22.00mpg

28.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.60L

2.50L

Torque:

266ft-lbs

at 2 750rpm

311ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

Horsepower:

276hp

at 6 200rpm

281hp

at 5 800rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.10Feet

37.90Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

198.30in

189.00in

Width:

78.30in

74.80in

Height:

70.00in

70.30in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

8.20in

Front Track:

64.50in

Rear Track:

64.80in

Wheel Base:

117.30in

110.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.30

40.30

Rear Head Room:

40.40

39.10

Front Leg Room:

41.50in

41.40in

Rear leg room:

37.60in

41.70in

Front Hip Room:

58.20in

55.60in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.50in

59.10in

Rear Hip Room:

58.00in

55.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

60.80in

58.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

96.80cu.ft

75.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

20.60cu.ft

12.60cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

20.40degrees

18.40degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.40degrees

23.30degrees

Curb Weight:

4120.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

4.2-inch Trip Computer Display

odometer

Estimated range of remaining fuel

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Heated Mirrors

Power Door Locks

Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Up/Down

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

6 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Leather seats

8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat

2-Way Power Lumbar Support Driver's Seat

8-Way Power-Adjustable Passenger Seat

Heated Front Seats

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

2nd-Row Captain's Chairs

50/50 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats

One-Touch Sliding & Folding 2nd-Row Seats

Reclining 3rd-Row Seats w/ 50/50 Split-Folding

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

MacPherson Struts

Rear Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Independent, Multi-link

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Stabilizer Bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Rear Air Conditioning Vents

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control

Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Memory Card Slot

USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

10.25-inch Touch-Screen

Navigation

Wireless connectivity included with 8.0-inch Touch-Screen.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, Hands-Free Phone and Audio Streaming

6 Speaker AM/FM/HD Radio Audio System

USB Data Port, Front Console

USB Charging Outlet, Front Console (2),2nd Row (3),3rd Row (2)

12-Volt Power Outlet, Front Console

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Bose Premium Brand Speakers

1 Subwoofer(S)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Ventilated disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Solid Disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Cornering Lights

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Hill Start Assist

Descent Assist System

Safe Exit Assist (SEA) w/ Power Rear Child-Safety Door Locks

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

Parking Distance Warning (PDW), Reverse

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) w/ Parallel Exit Assist

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

LED Headlamp

Post-Collision Safety System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Options

Packages:

VW Care

Combination Assistance Kit

Roadside Assistance Kit

2nd-Row Dual Captain's Chairs

X-Line SX Prestige Rust Color Package

Exterior Options:

Side Steps

Wheel Locks

Rear Bumper Applique

Trailer Hatch Extras

Roof Rack

Hood Deflector

Splash Guards

Cross Bars X-Line

Mud Guards

Illuminated Scuff Plates

Wheel Locks

Rear Bumper Protector

Side Step Bars

Transverse Panels, Illuminated

Tow Hitch PnP

Interior Options:

Carpeted Mats (Bench Seats)

Rearview Mirror W/HomeLink

Rubber Mats Kit (Captain's Chairs)

Luggage Net

Privacy Cover

Rubber Mats Kit (Bench Seats)

Carpeted Mats (Captain's Chairs)

Interior Lighting Kit

Carpeted Floor Mats

Cargo Cover

Cargo Net

EC Mirror W/HomeLink

Rear Seat Entertainment

Cargo Tray, Folding

Cargo Mat, Carpeted W/Seatback Protection

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Titan Black, leatherette

#000000

Mauro Brown, leatherette

#4B3B37

Shetland Beige, leatherette

#D2CAC3

Color:

Black, leather

#212121

Rust, leather

#B17B52

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Comparison - Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4MOTION 2021 - vs - Kia Sorento SX 2021

General

Also called:

Volkswagen Teramont

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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