2020 Ford Explorer vs 2019 Kia Sorento
Overview | |
MSRP$26,290 | MSRP$32,765 |
Listings167 | Listings138 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2019 Kia Sorento Reviews Summary | |
2020 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryFor nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new Ford Explorer ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.3 cu ft | Cargo Space18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3810 lbs | Curb Weight4345 lbs |
Height66.3 in | Height69.9 in |
Length189.0 in | Length198.8 in |
Width74.4 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase109.4 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1525 lbs | Maximum Payload1425 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,290 | $32,765 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | For nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new Ford Explorer ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.3 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3810 lbs | 4345 lbs |
Height | 66.3 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 198.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1525 lbs | 1425 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 5300 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |

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