Ford Explorer vs Kia EV3
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FordExplorer | KiaEV3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2024 | August 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 187–335 bhp (better) | 201 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 5.3–8 s (better) | 7.5–7.7 s |
| Top speed | 99–111 mph (better) | 105 mph |
| Engine or motors | Rear motor, 190 PS (140 kW) Standard Range or 286 PS (210 kW) Extended Range; front and rear motors, 340 PS (250 kW) AWD; bhp converted from Ford's PS figures | Single front permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 150 kW (201 bhp) |
| Torque | 350 Nm (Standard Range), 545 Nm (Extended Range RWD), 679 Nm (AWD) | 283 Nm |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive with two motors | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 273–374 miles | 270–375 miles (better) |
| Battery | 58–79 kWh | 58.3–81.4 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 105–185 kW (better) | 101–128 kW |
| Range detail | WLTP combined: 258–273 miles (Standard Range), 354–374 miles (Extended Range RWD), 321 miles (AWD); WLTP Extra High (motorway) 193–283 miles | WLTP combined: 270 miles (58.3 kWh); 361–375 miles (81.4 kWh) depending on trim and wheels; WLTP city up to 479 miles |
| Charging | 10–80% DC in about 26 minutes (Standard Range, 105 kW), 29 minutes (Extended Range RWD, 183 kW) or 27 minutes (AWD, 185 kW) | 10–80% DC in 29 minutes at 101 kW (58.3 kWh) or 31 minutes at 128 kW (81.4 kWh); 10–100% on 11 kW AC in 5 h 20 min or 7 h 15 min |
| Efficiency | 14.5–17.3 kWh/100 km (WLTP combined) | – |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 472 litres (better) | 460 litres |
| Length | 4,468 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Weight | From 1,996 kg | From 1,800 kg |
| Boot | 472 litres to the parcel shelf; 1,460 litres to the roof with the rear seats folded | 460 litres with the rear seats up; 25-litre front boot |
| Towing | Up to 1,200 kg braked (RWD, 8% gradient) or 1,800 kg (AWD) | 500 kg braked (58.3 kWh) or 1,000 kg (81.4 kWh) |
| Size | 4,468 mm long, 1,872 mm wide without mirrors, 1,632 mm high; 2,767 mm wheelbase; 10.8 m turning circle | 4,310 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, 1,570 mm high; 2,680 mm wheelbase; 10.4 m turning circle |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Warranty | – | 7 years or 100,000 miles (3 years unlimited mileage); battery 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Safety rating | Euro NCAP 5 stars | – |
