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 | 191 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 89 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.8 | |
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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 | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
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`480 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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