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Ford Ranger vs Kia Sorento - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (292 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 46900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Kia Sorento?

Ford Ranger

Kia Sorento

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Ranger has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.10 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Kia Sorento performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 55 km, about 13 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Sorento

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

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

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Ranger performs barely noticeable better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls noticeable stronger with 697 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 257 Nm difference.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Kia Sorento is slightly lighter – 1855 kg compared to 2082 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger evident takes the win – 1108 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 423 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sorento shows itself to be won narrowly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 7 L
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Ford Ranger
Kia Sorento

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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
37500 - 71900 £
Price
46900 - 59300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
37 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2082 - 2511 kg
Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
5370 - 5420 mm
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1868 - 1922 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
Payload
676 - 1108 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 292 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
183 km/h
Torque
405 - 697 Nm
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 215 kW
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.