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
2001 – 2005
|
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.

