Ford Explorer 2015 vs Kia Sorento 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Kia Sorento has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ford Explorer is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Sorento can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Kia Sorento also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.5 (petrol) | 2.0 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 - 345 HP | 185 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 - 475 NM | 240 - 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 8.7 seconds | 8.2 - 10.4 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 - 12.3 | 5.7 - 10.5 | |
|
Ford Explorer petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia Sorento. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.69 m | |
|
Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 24 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1662 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Explorer has 10 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. This could mean that the Ford Explorer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | ~ 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 17 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford Explorer has
|
Kia Sorento has
| |