2018 • Kia
Sorento
Kia Sorento 3.3 GDI (290 Hp) 2018Overall Score80.75/100
2018 Kia Sorento vs 2018 Ford Explorer Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2018 • Ford
Explorer
Ford Explorer 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost (340 Hp) 2018Overall Score81.5/100
WINNER
Ford Explorer
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
80.75–81.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Kia SorentoSpecificationFord Explorer
KiaMakeFord
SorentoModelExplorer
2018Model year2018
SUVBody typeSUV
7Seats7
5Doors5
Performance
Kia SorentoSpecificationFord Explorer
—0–100 km/h6,4 s
0 km/hTop speed193 km/h
3342 ccEngine displacement3497 cc
290 HPPower340 HP
342 NmTorque485 Nm
6Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Kia SorentoSpecificationFord Explorer
PetrolFuel typePetrol
71 ltFuel tank70 lt
—Urban consumption14,7 lt
—Extra-urban consumption10,7 lt
—Average consumption13,1 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Kia SorentoSpecificationFord Explorer
Front-wheel driveDrivetrain4x4
8Gears6 SelectShift
235/65 R17Tyre size255/50 R20
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Kia SorentoSpecificationFord Explorer
4801 mmLength5019 mm
1890 mmWidth1988 mm
1684 mmHeight1788 mm
1800 KgWeight—
2779 mmWheelbase2860 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2018 Kia Sorento and 2018 Ford Explorer approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Ford Explorer leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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