Kia Sorento vs Volkswagen ID.5

The Kia Sorento starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen ID.5 opens at $65,990. That makes the Kia Sorento the more affordable entry point by $29,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $40,139 and $72,589 respectively.

The Volkswagen ID.5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Kia Sorento, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Kia Sorento and Volkswagen ID.5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Kia Sorento and 93% for the Volkswagen ID.5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Sorento and 6 in the Volkswagen ID.5. The Volkswagen ID.5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia Sorento misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen ID.5 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that the Kia Sorento does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Sorento uses a Petrol producing 200kW and 332Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID.5 responds with a Electric making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID.5 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 200kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen ID.5 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sorento measures 4,815mm long on a 2,815mm wheelbase, 231mm longer than the Volkswagen ID.5 at 4,584mm (2,769mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sorento generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 179L in the Kia Sorento and 549L in the Volkswagen ID.5, giving the Volkswagen ID.5 a 370L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen ID.5). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage.