Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Tayron

Last Updated: November 5, 2026

Kia Sorento price starts at Rs. 27.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 14.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Volkswagen Tayron, priced at Rs. 41.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the Sorento uses a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp and the Tayron a 1984cc engine producing 201.2bhp@4500-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Sorento and Tayron, the Sorento is the better pick for affordability, while the Tayron stands out for performance.

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Sorento vs Tayron Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SorentoVolkswagen Tayron
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 27.99 LakhRs. 41.99 Lakh
Mileage 19.6 kmplNot Available
Engine 2151 cc1984 cc
Max power 190bhp201.2bhp@4500-6000rpm

Sorento vs Tayron Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sorento HTE 7-Seater DieselVolkswagen Tayron Life
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Brand Name Kia Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 41.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 190bhp 201.2bhp@4500-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed DCT 7-speed DSG
Drive Type 2WD AWD
Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Volkswagen Tayron Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.6 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/ 60 R18 235/55 R18
Boot Space 179 Liters 885 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags 7 Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 81,228 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.37 Lakh Sorento Insurance Rs. 1.91 Lakh Tayron Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2151 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
2.2 CRDi
2.0L TSI Turbocharged
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
190bhp
201.2bhp@4500-6000rpm
Max Torque
442Nm
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
7-speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1804 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco| Sport | Smart | Normal
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Offroad, Snow driving modes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
67 Liters
61 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.6 kmpl
Not Available

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
6.05 m
Tyre Size
235/ 60 R18
235/55 R18
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
10.25
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
No
10
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
813 Litres
2090 Litres
Seating Capacity
7
5
Boot Space
179 Liters
885 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
No
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4815*1900*1785 mm3
4792*1853*1666 mm3
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2789 mm

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
3 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
No
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
6
No of Speakers
6
8
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
12.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Yes
Powered Seats
Driver Seat Only
Front Only
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
All Windows
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
EURO NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Not Available
Airbags
7
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
No
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
No
My Volkswagen Connect Plus
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2380 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Volkswagen Tayron
  • Sporty and classy looking 7-seater. A stylish urban family car.
  • Quick and responsive performance. 2-litre petrol engine is fast and the 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox is equally quick.
  • Easy ingress/egress. Compared to other 7-seaters, cabin access isn't as cumbersome especially for the elderly.
  • Premium and well-built interior with good cabin space for a family of 5.
  • Extensive tech package: 15-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, massaged, heated, ventilated and powered front seats with memory, panoramic sunroof, Harman Kardon audio.
Volkswagen Tayron
  • Third-row access is difficult as the middle-row doesn't tumble forward.
  • Third-row space is suitable for kids or short-adults only.
  • Petrol engine only - no hybrid or diesel options.
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Which car is cheaper Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Tayron?
The Kia Sorento is cheaper than Volkswagen Tayron by ₹14.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen Tayron?
For the HTE 7-Seater Diesel version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Sorento produces 190bhp of power and 442Nm of torque. Whereas for the Life version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Tayron produces 201.2bhp@4500-6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4400rpm of torque

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