2020 Kia Telluride vs 2021 Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$31,890 | MSRP$32,925 |
Average price$27,293 | Average price$31,333 |
Listings730 | Listings5291 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Kia Telluride Reviews SummaryUsually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ. | |
2021 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryThere was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4112 lbs | Curb Weight4345 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height69.9 in |
Length196.9 in | Length198.8 in |
Width78.3 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1664 lbs | Maximum Payload1425 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,890 | $32,925 |
Average price | $27,293 | $31,333 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Usually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ. | There was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4112 lbs | 4345 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 198.8 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1664 lbs | 1425 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 5300 lbs |
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