Kia Sorento vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Ford Explorer
- Length189.0 in
- Height66.7 in – 70.3 in
- Wheelbase110.8 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight3,794 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 9.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 4.1 in narrower (74.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in taller (68.5 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 754 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 754 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 119.1 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 4.1 in narrower (74.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 9.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 198.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 9.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- 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 | Kia Sorento | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 198.8 in | 9.8 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 70.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 119.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,957 lb | 4,711 lb | 754 lb |
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