Ford Explorer 2018 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 422 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 1 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.4 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 175 mm (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. Note, however, that this Ford Explorer version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Ford Explorer 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 6 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 357 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 357 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 2138 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`430 kg | |
| 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 | 41 200 | |
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