Car A
Ford Explorer ST
A 7-seat, power-rich family model with useful cargo space, the Explorer ST suits large families and road trips. Expect quick acceleration but higher fuel use and less city-friendly manners.
Ford Explorer ST
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Kia Sorento EX
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Kia Sorento EX
The Kia Sorento EX emphasizes efficiency, safety, and straightforward practicality, making it a steady companion for road trips and daily family use. It’s less appealing if you want sport-oriented performance or maximum cargo capacity.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrain
Usage fit
Family
84
/
49
City
23
/
11
Budget / value
44
/
15
Road trip
67
/
57
Performance
30
/
0
Cargo
46
/
8
Practical
54
/
29
Premium
42
/
24
Winter
40
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer ST · Orange = Kia Sorento EX
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Ford Explorer ST
Kia Sorento EX
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Ford Explorer ST
- Quick acceleration and strong passing power from a twin‑turbo V6 (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, 400 hp).
- Seats 7 with a 595 L trunk, accommodating family gear on long trips.
- Ranks strongly for horsepower and safety among key metrics.
- High torque (563 Nm) and 200 km/h top speed support confident highway cruising.
- Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km is on the thirsty side.
- Less suited to city driving per its usage profile.
- Not aimed at track-style performance despite the power.
- Price around 58,000 may stretch some budgets.
Kia Sorento EX
- Efficient for its class, helpful on long trips
- Emphasis on safety for family peace of mind
- Practical for everyday family duties
- Reliability is a noted strength in its segment
- Not aimed at performance driving
- Less suited to cargo-heavy use
- Drivers seeking a sporty, high-output feel may be disappointed
- Headline acceleration and top-speed figures aren’t the focus here
Verdict
Pick Ford Explorer ST if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Explorer ST is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Kia Sorento EX if…
Performance & capability
Kia Sorento EX is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.