Kia Sportage vs Volkswagen Taos: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Kia Sportage opens lower by $50 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Kia Sportage | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 27 | 12 |
| Lowest payment | $299/mo | $349/mo |
| Average payment | $397/mo | $383/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $0 | $0 |
| Body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Kia
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis; the wording above is Hyundai's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Volkswagen
- Who finances the lease
- VW Credit, Inc. / Audi Financial ServicesPublished jointly for Volkswagen, Audi; the wording above is Audi's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Current offers on both
All Kia Sportage lease deals
New
Score752026 Kia Sportage LX Hybrid
Monthly: $299/mo
Due at signing: $2,599
Term: 36 mo
California
2026 Kia Sportage LX AWD
Monthly: $339/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
2026 Kia Sportage
Monthly: $353/mo
New York
All Volkswagen Taos lease deals
2026 Volkswagen Taos S
Monthly: $349/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
Score492026 Volkswagen Taos S FWD
Monthly: $349/mo
Due at signing: $1,839
Term: 36 mo
National
Score472026 Volkswagen Taos S 4motion
Monthly: $359/mo
Due at signing: $1,849
Term: 36 mo
National
Sportage vs Taos, answered
- Is the Kia Sportage or the Volkswagen Taos cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Kia Sportage starts at $299 per month and the Volkswagen Taos at $349 — a gap of $50 per month, or about $1,800 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Taos lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 27 live Kia Sportage listings and 12 live Volkswagen Taos listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Sportage and Taos the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a SUV (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the Sportage or the Taos?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Kia Sportage and $0 on the Volkswagen Taos. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.