Kia Sorento 2020 vs Ford Explorer 2018
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: | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.3 - 3.5 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 - 281 HP | 280 - 365 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 - 440 NM | 346 - 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 10 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| In general, Ford Explorer are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Sorento. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 9.8 | 10.6 - 13.0 | |
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Kia Sorento petrol engines consumes on average 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Ford Explorer. 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: | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 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: | 4.81 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.79 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 21 cm shorter than the Ford Explorer, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 910 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2138 litres | 2313 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Explorer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`513 kg | ~ 3`178 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`789 kg | ~ 2`083 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 724 kg | ~ 1`095 kg | |
| Kia Sorento load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 51 procentiem less than Ford Explorer. 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 (€): | 41 400 | 21 000 | |
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