Ford Explorer vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Kia Sorento
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 9.9 in shorter (198.8 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 4.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 110.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 579 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 579 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 110.8 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 4.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 9.9 in shorter (198.8 in vs 188.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 9.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 4.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 188.9 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 68.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 110.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 3,957 lb | 579 lb |
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