Kia Sorento vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Ford Explorer
- Length179.8 in
- Height68.1 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight4,149 lb – 4,387 lb
- Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 13.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.1 in taller (69.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 305 lb heavier (4,268 lb vs 4,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sorento is 13.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 193.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 305 lb heavier (4,268 lb vs 4,573 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.1 in taller (69.7 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 13.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 193.4 in | 13.6 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 73.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 72.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.7 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,268 lb | 4,573 lb | 305 lb |
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