Kia Sorento vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Ford Explorer
- Length179.8 in
- Height68.1 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight4,057 lb – 4,255 lb
- Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 9.7 in shorter (179.8 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in taller (69.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 237 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 237 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 4,393 lb)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 9.7 in shorter (179.8 in vs 189.5 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in taller (69.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 189.5 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 71.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,156 lb | 4,393 lb | 237 lb |
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