Kia Sorento 2020 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 422 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 1 HP more power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Ford Explorer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.6 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 800 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: | 175 mm (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. 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: | 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. | |||
| Seats: | 6 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 357 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 357 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2138 litres | 2313 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: | 2`430 kg | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 41 200 | 21 000 | |
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