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Comparing the 2026 Ford Explorer vs 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

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2026 Ford Explorer

MSRP starting at:

54,495

Active 4WD
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2026 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP starting at:

48,495

EX AWD

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP 54,495 48,495
EPA Classification Standard SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.5 (Est) 6.7
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.7 (Est) 6.4
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement 2.3 L/140 1.6 L/98
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 5500 268 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 3500 271
Passenger Capacity 6 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Standard SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.5 (Est) L/100 km 6.7 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.7 (Est) L/100 km 6.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.5 (Est) L/100 km 6.7 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.7 (Est) L/100 km 6.4 L/100 km
Engine Order Code 99H
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement 2.3 L/140 1.6 L/98
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 5500 268 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 3500 271
Trans Order Code 44T
Trans Type 10 6
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71 4.64
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.00 2.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.15 1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.77 1.39
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.27 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.88 3.38
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.58 3.37
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 6 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 152.9
Front Head Room (in) 40.7 39.6
Front Leg Room (in) 43 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 62.1 57.5
Front Hip Room (in) 59.2 54.8
Second Head Room (in) 40.5 39.4
Second Leg Room (in) 39 39.5
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Four Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged (Option) Standard N/A
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard N/A
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T (Option) Standard N/A
A/T Standard Standard
Tow Hitch Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
10-Speed A/T (Option) Standard N/A
10-Speed A/T Standard N/A
All Wheel Drive N/A Standard
6-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Plug-In Electric/Gas N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Panoramic Roof (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Rear Performance (Option) Standard N/A
Temporary Spare Tire (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C (Option) Standard N/A
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C (Option) Standard N/A
Rear A/C Standard N/A
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats (Option) Standard N/A
Floor Mats Standard N/A
Keyless Entry (Option) Standard N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) Standard N/A
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors (Option) Standard N/A
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) (Option) Standard N/A
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System Standard Standard
3rd Row Seat (Option) Standard N/A
3rd Row Seat Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Cloth Seats Standard N/A
Bucket Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rear Bucket Seats Standard N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player (Option) Standard N/A
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Fog Lamps (Option) Standard N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) (Option) Standard N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Luggage Rack (Option) Standard N/A
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Standard Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) Standard N/A
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar (Option) Standard N/A
Remote Trunk Release (Option) Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start (Option) Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Power Liftgate (Option) Standard N/A
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel (Option) Standard N/A
WiFi Hotspot Standard N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat N/A Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) N/A Standard
Privacy Glass N/A Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
HD Radio N/A Standard
Rear Bench Seat N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Driver Restriction Features Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard N/A
Evasion Assist Standard Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Rear Side Air Bag N/A Standard
Daytime Running Lights N/A Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors N/A Standard
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