Ford Explorer Sport (2001 – 2005) vs Kia Sorento (2002 – 2006): specs compared

The Ford Explorer Sport is the more powerful of the two, with up to 203 hp against 195 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,768 kg against 1,838 kg.

Specification Ford Explorer Sport Ford Explorer Sport 2001 – 2005 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2002 – 2006
Overview
Origin United States South Korea
Documented years 2001 – 2005 2002 – 2006
Body style — —
Variants 1 4
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive RWD AWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 203 hp 139 – 194 hp
Torque 321 Nm 196 – 343 Nm
0–100 km/h — 10.2 – 15.5 s
Top speed — 167 – 192 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy — 7.7 – 11.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,582 mm 4,569 – 4,570 mm
Width 1,783 mm 1,859 – 1,860 mm
Height 1,737 mm 1,720 mm
Wheelbase 2,586 mm 2,710 mm
Curb weight 1,768 kg 1,838 – 1,956 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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