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Ford Ranger vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Kia Sorento?

Ford Ranger vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia Sorento

  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Ranger is marginally cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more range – reaching up to 55 km, about 13 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Sorento

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers a bit more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers visibly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 257 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is visibly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries markedly more – 989 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 304 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £45,600
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 210 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 13.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 42 km
Ford Ranger
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Ford Ranger
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,600 - 71,900 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
5,370 - 5,381 mm
Length
-
Width
1,918 - 1,968 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,884 - 1,922 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
676 - 989 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
210 - 292 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
491 - 697 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
154 - 215 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
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