Ford Explorer 2011 vs Kia Sorento 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 66 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.8 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.3 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Sorento 2012 2.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 32 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 12 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1223 litres | 515 litres | |
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Ford Explorer has more luggage capacity. Ford Explorer has 708 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 11 000 | |
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