Compare the Ford Explorer vs Kia EV5
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are deciding between these two electric family SUVs, each brings distinct strengths to everyday driving. If pulling heavy loads is a regular requirement, the Kia EV5 can tow more than the Ford Explorer. Kia also gives you a front boot, which the Ford lacks entirely, although both cars leave you with a flat floor once you fold the rear seats down. When you head out onto twisty country roads, both SUVs have suspension that tends to bounce you around over bumps. However, while the Ford Explorer is a bit more fun to pilot along a winding B-road, the Kia EV5 simply is not much fun on twisty sections.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up — | Boot space, seats up 566 litres (4 suitcases) |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,610 mm x 1,875 mm x 1,680 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,000 kg | Towing capacity 1,200 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 58 kWh | Battery size 81.4 kWh Best |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto | Engine name 160kW 81.4kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 190 BHP | Engine size Electric • 214 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.4 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 58 kWh | Battery size 81.4 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) — | Boot (seats up) 566 litres |
| Length 4,468 mm | Length 4,610 mm |
| Width 1,871 mm | Width 1,875 mm |
| Height 1,639 mm | Height 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.75 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 m | Turning circle 11.72 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.