Comparison - Kia Telluride SX 2020 - vs - Ford Explorer ST 2021

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Kia Telluride SX 2020

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

43,790

Updated:

08 Feb 2019

52,605

Updated:

25 Jan 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2020

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Automatic

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.80gals

18.60gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Dark moss

#3F3A34

Snow white pearl

#FFFFFF

Everlasting silver

#6F7072

Gravity grey

#505358

Ebony black

#0D0D0D

Black copper

#110D0C

Color:

Carbonized Gray Metallic

#4F453E

Star white Metallic Tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Atlas Blue Metallic

#0741D6

Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#4A1414

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2020 Kia Telluride comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed automatic.All-new model.Kia's biggest SUV yet.Seating for seven or eight people.

Pros
Robust standard V6 with decent towing power
Spacious interior for large families
Lots of standard tech and safety features
Plush ride and well-shaped seats offer all-day comfort

Cons
No available powertrain upgrades
Less small-item storage in cabin than some competitors

By:

edmunds.com

The 2020 Kia Telluride has a boxy, modern look.There’s substance to the 2020 Kia Telluride’s style.

Pros
Chic looks
Standard safety gear
Spacious, airy interior
Comfortable

Cons
Turbo rivals are quicker
So-so mpg
May be too big for some
Crowded SUV field

By:

thecarconnection.com

With enormous proportions, the boldly styled Telluride is Kia's biggest crossover. Although it's based on the Sorento, the 2020 Telluride is more interesting to look at, with nifty designs for its head- and taillights and a boxy, angular silhouette.

Pros
Excellent Style,
Cavernous interior,
loads of tech.

Cons
Intrusive adaptive cruise,
no upgraded engine option.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2020 Kia Telluride ranked #1 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Kia Telluride has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 20 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Gentle ride
Large cargo hold
Lots of safety features
Handsome cabin

Cons
Less agile than rivals

By:

usnews.com

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.

Pros
Wide range of powertrains
Good looks
Great active safety tech
Available hybrid
Quiet interio

Cons
Hybrid isn’t refined
Not a great value
Cramped third row
Clunky second row

By:

thecarconnection.com

New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

19.00mpg

18.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

24.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.80L

3.00L

Torque:

262ft-lbs

at 5 200rpm

415ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

291hp

at 6 000rpm

400hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

196.90in

199.30in

Width:

78.30in

78.90in

Height:

69.30in

70.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

8.30in

Front Track:

67.20in

66.90in

Rear Track:

67.60in

66.90in

Wheel Base:

114.20in

119.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.50

40.70

Rear Head Room:

38.80

40.50

Front Leg Room:

44.10in

43.00in

Rear leg room:

42.40in

39.00in

Front Hip Room:

58.90in

59.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.60in

61.80in

Rear Hip Room:

58.00in

59.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.20in

61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

87.00cu.ft

87.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

5600lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

21.00cu.ft

18.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

17.00degrees

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

20.90degrees

21.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4482.00lbs

4701.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

power steering

Power Door Locks with Speed Sensing Lock and Impact Sensing Unlock

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Heated and ventilated 1st and 2nd-row seats

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

10 -Way Power Driver Seat

Front Seatback Pockets w/ Device Pouch

Front Seatback Hooks

Ventilated Front Seats

Heated Front Seats

Height-Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

6 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Folding Center Armrest

Folding center armrest

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Suspension

Front Suspension:

The independent MacPherson strut-front suspension and stabilizer bar offer precise handling dynamics. Independent, MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Independent multi-link rear suspension helps enhance ride quality. Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Air Conditioning

Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

10 Total Speakers

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

USB With External Media Control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front Ventilated Brake Disc

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Rear Solid Brake Disc

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)

High Line Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Rollover Sensor

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Towing Package

SX Prestige Package

Smoker's Package

ST High-Performance Pack

Equipment Group 401A

Premium Technology Package

ST Street Pack

Exterior Options:

Cross Bars

Side Steps

Mudguard Kit

Tow Hitch W/Harness

Wheel Locks

Rear Bumper Protector

Front Alloy Skid Plate

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rails

License Plate Bracket

Dual Panel Moonroof

Splash Guards

Roof-Rail Crossbars

Interior Options:

SX Dune Brown Nappa Leather Seats

Carpet Floormats

Illuminated Scuff Plates

Cargo Mat W/Seatback Protection

Cargo Cover

Folding Cargo Tray

Cargo Net

Interior Light Kit

SX Espresso Brown Leather Seats

SX Butterscotch Leather Seats

2nd Row Bench

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Cargo Area Management System

All-Weather Floor Mats W/Carpet Mats

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Butterscotch, leather

#90694A

Dune Brown Nappa, premium leather

#97806F

Gray Nappa, premium leather

#EAE7E3

Gray, leather

#898A89

Black Nappa, premium leather

#4F4F4F

Black, leather

#2C2E30

Espresso brown, leather

#352C26

Color:

Ebony, leather

#000000

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Comparison - Kia Telluride SX 2020 - vs - Ford Explorer ST 2021

General

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Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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