Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer
Base
$32,365
Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer
Base
$32,365
KIA Sorento
KIA Sorento
L
$26,290
KIA Sorento
KIA Sorento
L
$26,290
Land Rover Defender
Land Rover Defender
90 First Edition
$65,100

Ford Explorer vs Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Santa Fe vs KIA Sorento vs KIA Sorento vs Land Rover Defender vs Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar Comparison

Overview: Explorer vs Explorer vs Santa Fe vs Sorento vs Sorento vs Defender vs Discovery vs Discovery Sport vs Range Rover Evoque vs Range Rover Velar

Brand Ford United States Ford United States Hyundai United States KIA United States KIA United States Land Rover United States Land Rover United States Land Rover United States Land Rover United States Land Rover United States
SRP* $32,365 Explorer Price $32,365 Explorer Price $25,750 Santa Fe Price $26,290 Sorento Price $26,290 Sorento Price $65,100 Defender Price $52,300 Discovery Price $44,600 Discovery Sport Price $47,200 Range Rover Evoque Price $56,300 Range Rover Velar Price
Variant Explorer Base Explorer Base Santa Fe SE Sorento L Sorento L Defender 90 First Edition Discovery SE Discovery Sport SE Range Rover Evoque SE Range Rover Velar Velar S
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Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Engine Displacement 3498 cc 3498 cc 2398 cc 2359 cc 2359 cc 2996 cc 2993 cc 1999 cc 1999 cc 1999 cc
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats
Power 290 hp 290 hp 185 hp 185 hp 185 hp 395 hp 254 hp 148 hp 178 hp 178 hp

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From The Experts

Things we like

Good passenger space

Large boot 

Improved handling 

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Good passenger space

Large boot 

Improved handling 

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Upmarket interior

Intuitive infotainment system

Comfortable first two rows

Competitive pricing 

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Upmarket interior

Intuitive infotainment system

Comfortable first two rows

Competitive pricing 

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Things we don't like

Expensive

Cramped third row

Subpar interior material quality 

 

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Expensive

Cramped third row

Subpar interior material quality 

 

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Tight cargo space

Cramped third row 

Sluggish acceleration 

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Engine Details

No Of Cylinders 6 6 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Fuel Supply System Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection -- -- -- -- CRDi -- -- CRDi
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.8:1 11.3:1 11.3:1 11.3:1 -- -- -- -- --

Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed 8-Speed 6-Speed 6-Speed -- 8-Speed -- 9-Speed 8-Speed
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Drive Type -- -- FWD FWD FWD -- AWD AWD AWD AWD

Performance

Engine Displacement 3498 cc 3498 cc 2398 cc 2359 cc 2359 cc 2996 cc 2993 cc 1999 cc 1999 cc 1999 cc
Power 290 hp 290 hp 185 hp 185 hp 185 hp 395 hp 254 hp 148 hp 178 hp 178 hp
Torque 346 Nm 346 Nm 241 Nm 241 Nm 241 Nm 550 Nm 600 Nm 380 Nm 430 Nm 430 Nm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol Diesel Petrol Diesel Diesel
Acceleration -- -- -- -- -- 6.1 s -- -- -- --

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 70 L 70 L 71 L 71 L 71 L -- -- -- -- 63 L
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats
Length 5047 mm 5047 mm 4770 mm 4800 mm 4800 mm 4323 mm 4956 mm 4597 mm 4371 mm 4803 mm
Width 2291 mm 2291 mm 1890 mm 1890 mm 1890 mm 2009 mm 2073 mm 2173 mm 2100 mm 2032 mm
Ground Clearance 198 mm 198 mm -- 185 mm 185 mm -- -- -- -- --
Height 1778 mm 1778 mm 1704 mm 1684 mm 1684 mm 1969 mm 1888 mm 1727 mm 1649 mm 1666 mm
Wheel Base 2865 mm 2865 mm 2766 mm 2778 mm 2778 mm 2588 mm -- 2741 mm 2681 mm 2873 mm
Front Tread 1702 mm 1702 mm -- 1633 mm 1633 mm 1707 mm 1692 mm 1625 mm 1626 mm --
Rear Tread 1702 mm 1702 mm -- 1643 mm 1643 mm 1702 mm 1687 mm 1623 mm 1632 mm --
No Of Doors 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Kerb Weight 2022 kg 2022 kg -- -- -- 2284 kg -- -- -- --
Front Headroom 1051 mm 1051 mm 1046 mm -- -- -- 1001 mm -- -- --
Front Legroom 1090 mm 1090 mm 1120 mm -- -- 1031 mm 993 mm -- -- --
Rear Headroom 1031 mm 1031 mm 996 mm -- -- 980 mm 991 mm -- -- --
Rear Legroom 1003 mm 1003 mm 1039 mm -- -- -- 954 mm -- -- --
Gross Weight -- -- -- -- -- 3164 kg -- -- -- --
Cargo Volume -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 157 L 591 L 532 L
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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut -- Air Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut Air Suspension
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link -- Air Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link Air Suspension
Shock Absorbers Type -- -- -- Coil Spring Coil Spring -- -- Coil Spring Coil Spring --

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 18 Inch 17 Inch 17 Inch 17 Inch -- -- 19 Inch -- 21 Inch
Tyre Size 245/60 R18 245/60 R18 235/65 R17 235/65R17 235/65R17 -- -- 255/55 R19 -- --
Tyre Type Radial Radial Radial Radial Radial Radial Radial Radial -- Radial
Wheel Size R18 R18 R17 R17 R17 -- -- R19 -- R21

Steering

Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Turning Radius -- -- 5.5 m 5.6 m 5.6 m -- 6.2 m -- -- --

Safety

Passenger Airbag Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- Yes Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Optional Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- Yes Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- Yes --
Side Airbag-Front -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear -- -- Yes Yes Yes -- -- Yes -- --
Brake Assist -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ebd -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System -- -- Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- -- Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Security

Power Door Locks Yes Yes Yes -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm No No Yes No No -- Yes Yes Yes Yes
Central Locking -- -- Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- -- Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Smart Access Card Entry -- -- -- -- -- No No No -- No
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Engine Details

Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Engine 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 2.4L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.4L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.4L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.4L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.4L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.4L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC 3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC 3.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 3.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control No No No No No Yes Yes -- Yes Yes
Air Quality Control Yes Yes No -- -- -- -- Yes Yes --
Heater Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes -- -- -- Yes -- Yes -- Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- Yes Yes --
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remote Trunk Opener Yes Yes -- Yes Yes -- -- -- -- Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- Yes -- Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No No -- -- No No No No No
Rear A/C Vents -- -- Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button -- -- No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Front -- -- No No No -- -- -- -- --
Heated Seats - Rear -- -- No -- -- -- No No No No
On Board Computer -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp -- -- Yes Yes Yes -- No No Yes --
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest -- -- Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front -- -- Yes Yes Yes -- Yes -- Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear -- -- Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes Yes --
Seat Lumbar Support -- -- Yes -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Keyless Entry -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Centre Console Armrest -- -- No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror -- -- -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Trunk Light -- -- -- -- -- -- Yes Yes -- --
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Entertainment & Communication

FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CD Player Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- -- Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Voice Control No No Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- --
Touch Screen -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Navigation System -- -- No Yes Yes -- Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DVD Player -- -- Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- -- --
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Exterior

Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes -- No No No No No No No
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- Yes --
Rear Window Washer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- -- --
Wheel Covers No No No -- -- No No No No No
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power Antenna Yes Yes -- No No No No No No No
Tinted Glass Yes Yes -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes -- Yes Yes -- -- Yes Yes Yes
Removable Convertible Top No No No -- -- No No No No No
Roof Carrier No No No -- -- Yes -- No -- No
Side Stepper No No No -- -- -- -- -- -- No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Roof Rail Yes Yes No No No -- -- -- -- Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener Yes Yes -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Front Brake Type Discs Discs Discs Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs
Adjustable Headlights -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fog Lights Front -- -- No No No Yes Yes -- -- --
Rear Window Defogger -- -- Yes -- -- -- Yes Yes Yes --
Sun Roof -- -- No -- -- No -- Yes Yes --
Chrome Grille -- -- Yes -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Chrome Garnish -- -- No -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Rear Brake Type -- -- Discs Discs Solid Discs Solid Discs Solid Discs Solid Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs Discs
Rain Sensing Wiper -- -- -- No No -- Yes Yes -- --
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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes Yes Yes
Leather Seats No No -- No No Yes Yes -- Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery Yes Yes -- Yes Yes No No No No No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Advance Safety Feature Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED Projector Projector Projector Projector Projector Projector LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED
Electric Adjustable Seats -- -- Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes Yes Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco -- -- -- Yes Yes -- -- -- Yes --
Emission Control System -- -- -- -- -- -- -- No -- --
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