Kia Sorento 2020 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Explorer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 79 HP less power than Ford Explorer, but torque is 20 NM more than Ford Explorer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 176 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: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 910 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 187 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 910 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2100 litres | 2313 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Explorer has more luggage space (by 408 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 213 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`510 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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