2025 Ford
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2024 Kia
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 24 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 87.0 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 400 hp | 291 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 - 5,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 196.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in |
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Ford Explorer, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Ford Explorer or the Kia Telluride, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is about the same width as the Kia Telluride.
When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Telluride.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Explorer will do just as well as the Kia Telluride, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Kia Telluride.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Explorer transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Telluride.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Kia Telluride.