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Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer
2.3L Limited EcoBoost
₱3.498 Million
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Kia Sorento
1.6 EX Turbo Hybrid AT 4x2
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Ford Explorer vs Kia Sorento Comparison

Find below the detailed Cars comparison of Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Ford Explorer priced at ₱3.498 Million, while Kia Sorento is priced at ₱2.188 Million . If we compare the technical specifications, Ford Explorer houses 2296 engine whereas Kia Sorento engine displacement stands at 1598.

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Overview: Explorer vs Sorento

Brand Ford Philippines Kia Philippines
SRP* ₱3.498 Million Ford Explorer Price ₱2.188 Million Kia Sorento Price
Variant Explorer 2.3L Limited EcoBoost Sorento 1.6 EX Turbo Hybrid AT 4x2
User Rating 4.19 Explorer reviews 4.33 Sorento reviews
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline Cars in Philippines Hybrid Hybrid Cars in Philippines
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type SUV SUV Cars in Philippines SUV SUV Cars in Philippines

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Power 299 hp 178 hp
Engine Displacement 2296 cc 1598 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.19/5
31 reviews
4.33/5
30 reviews
Design
4  
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Comfort
4  
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Performance
5  
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Safety
5  
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User Review Comparison
  • One of the best mid-size SUVs

    I needed an SUV that could help me deal with a variety of living situations. After trying out many SUVs, I decided to purchase the Ford Explorer, and...

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    J
    justine Nov 12, 2025 for Ford Explorer
  • Plenty of power, beautiful interior

    I purchased the Kia Sorento last month, and I’m really very pleased with it. Before this, I had a mid-size crossover SUV, which was good, but this...

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    P
    Prince Sep 12, 2025 for Kia Sorento

From The Experts

Things we like

Classy and well-equipped interiors

Dwells over the strength of its V6 engine

Comfort-driven ride

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Premium styling and features

Spacious cabin

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Things we don't like

Less cargo room than expected

Cramped third-row seating

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Slightly stiffer ride quality

Boot space could have been better

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 70 L 67 L
Length 5049 mm 4815 mm
Width 2268 mm 1900 mm
Height 1783 mm 1700 mm
Wheel Base 3025 mm 2815 mm
Ground Clearance 208 mm 174 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Kerb Weight -- 1963 kg
Gross Weight -- 2850 kg
Turning Radius -- 5.78 m
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Engine Details

Engine 2.3L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 1.6L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Battery Type -- Lithium-ion
Motor Type -- Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
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Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Engine Displacement 2296 cc 1598 cc
Power 299 hp 178 hp
Torque 420 Nm 265 Nm
RPM At Max Power 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 3500 RPM 1500-4500 RPM
Secondary Engine Max Power -- 59 hp
Secondary Engine Max Torque -- 264 Nm
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Steering

Power Steering Yes --
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Electric Power Motor Driven
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers Type Coil Spring --

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 10-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4x4 FWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 20 Inch 19 Inch
Tyre Size 255/55 R20 235/55 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R20 R19
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Knee Airbags Yes No
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming Auto Dimming Yes
Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes No
Emergency Stop Signal Yes --
Park Assist Yes No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Downhill Assist Control Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Yes --
Blind Spot monitor Yes No
Lane Departure Warning System Yes --
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes --
Advance Safety Feature Roll Stability Control, Evasive Steering Assist, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking Roll Stability Control, Evasive Steering Assist, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking --
Vehicle Stability Control System -- Yes
Curtain Airbags -- Yes
Side Airbag-Rear -- No
Front Parking Sensors -- Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Tri Zone Tri Zone Dual Zone Dual Zone
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats Yes No
Accessory Power Outlet Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Trunk Light Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Memory Seats Yes No
Anti-glare Mirrors Yes --
Wireless Charger Yes No
Drive Mode -- Eco, Sport, Smart Eco, Sport, Smart
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 8 Inch 8 Inch 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 12 12 6 6
Navigation System Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 4 Inch 4 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes --
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats 10-Way Driver & 8-Way front Passenger 10-Way Driver & 8-Way front Passenger No
Heated Seats - Front Yes No
Heated Seats - Rear Yes --
Adjustable Headrest Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No --
Leather Seats Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat 2nd Row 35:30:35 & 3rd Row 50:50 Split 2nd Row 35:30:35 & 3rd Row 50:50 Split 2nd Row 60:40 & 3rd Row 50/50 Split 2nd Row 60:40 & 3rd Row 50/50 Split
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
Seat Upholstery -- Fabric Fabric
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No --
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED Bulb Bulb
Fog Lights Front LED LED LED LED
Roof Carrier No --
Roof Rail Yes Yes
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Moon Roof Yes --
Removable Convertible Top No --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Chrome Grille Yes --
Remote Trunk Opener -- No
Sun Roof -- No
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Interior

Ambient Light Yes No
Sun Visors Yes Yes

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Ford Explorer vs Kia Sorento FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Ford Explorer vs Kia Sorento?

Explorer is priced at ₱3.498 Million and Sorento is priced at ₱2.188 Million. Hence Sorento is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between Ford Explorer vs Kia Sorento?

The Ford Explorer has power of 299 hp with 420 Nm torque and Kia Sorento has power of 178 hp with 265 Nm torque. Thus making Explorer the more powerful as compared to Sorento.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Explorer vs Sorento?

The Explorer comes with a ground clearance of 208 mm , on the other hand the Sorento comes with a ground clearance of 174 mm , hence the Ford Explorer has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between Ford Explorer vs Kia Sorento?

Explorer safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Knee Airbags, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Park Assist, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Sorento safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Electric Parking Brake and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Ford Explorer has higher number of sefety features than Sorento, hence Ford Explorer is more safer than Kia Sorento.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Explorer vs Sorento?

Explorer comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Memory Seats, Anti-glare Mirrors and Wireless Charger

Sorento comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light and Automatic Headlamps

The Ford Explorer has higher number of comfort features than Sorento, hence Ford Explorer is more comfortable than Kia Sorento.

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Which is bigger Explorer or Sorento?

The Explorer dimensions are 5049 mm length, 2268 mm width, 1783 mm height while the Sorento dimensions are 4815 mm length, 1900 mm width, 1700 mm height. Hence, the Explorer is more longer, Explorer is more wider and Explorer is more higher.

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From The Experts

Key advantages and drawbacks at a glance
Things we like in Explorer

Classy and well-equipped interiors

Dwells over the strength of its V6 engine

Comfort-driven ride

Things we don't like in Explorer

Less cargo room than expected

Cramped third-row seating

Things we like in Sorento

Premium styling and features

Spacious cabin

Things we don't like in Sorento

Slightly stiffer ride quality

Boot space could have been better

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