Kia Sorento vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Ford Explorer
- Length180.7 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight4,068 lb – 4,290 lb
- Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 12.7 in shorter (180.7 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.8 in taller (68.1 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 407 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 407 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 4,586 lb)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 12.7 in shorter (180.7 in vs 193.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.8 in taller (68.1 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 12.7 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 | 180.7 in | 193.4 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 73.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 71.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.7 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,179 lb | 4,586 lb | 407 lb |
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