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2023 Ford
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2023 Kia
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| MPG - City | 18 - 25 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 22 - 28 MPG | 24 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 87.8 ft3 | 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 - 5,600 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 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.7 in
Rear 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.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Explorer as you will with the Kia Telluride, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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). The Ford Explorer is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Telluride.
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
With the Ford Explorer, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Kia Telluride.
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.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Ford Explorer as you will in the Kia Telluride.