Ford Explorer 2018 vs Kia Sorento 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.3 - 3.5 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 - 365 HP | 180 - 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 - 475 NM | 245 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.4 - 10 seconds | |
| In general, Kia Sorento are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Explorer. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 - 13.0 | 1.6 - 9.8 | |
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Ford Explorer petrol engines consumes on average 2.9 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Explorer can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 21 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 9 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 2138 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Explorer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`178 kg | ~ 2`513 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`083 kg | ~ 1`789 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 1`095 kg | ~ 724 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem more than Kia Sorento. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 40 800 | |
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