Kia Sorento 2020 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 191 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 89 HP less power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 175 NM less than Ford Explorer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 11.2 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
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`480 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 (€): | 41 800 | 21 000 | |
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