2020 Ford Explorer vs Kia Telluride

We know that many local drivers love to take the wheel of the Ford Explorer or Kia Telluride when they hit the road with their family on the weekends. So, you may be wondering which one of these versatile SUVs is right for your Newland or Lenoir lifestyle.

To help you decide which one you want to drive through Morganton and Boone, the team at Cloninger Ford of Morgantown created this Explorer vs. Telluride comparison. Give it a read and contact us to schedule your test drive.

Ford Explorer vs Kia Telluride Performance

One thing we know for certain is that the Explorer and Telluride are built for the adventurous spirit. Towing, off-roading, even everyday commuting—they’re prepared to do it all.

They both even come equipped with an available V6 engine, although the Explorer gives you a bit more energy:

	2020 Ford Explorer	2020 Kia Telluride
Engine	3.0L EcoBoost® V6	3.8L V6
Horsepower	365 horsepower	291 horsepower
Torque	380 lb-ft of torque	262 lb-ft of torque
Towing capacity	5,600 pounds	5,000 pounds

As you can see in the table above, the extra turbocharged kick gives the V6 engine in the Ford Explorer a higher output than the one in the Kia Telluride. The Ford also improves your towing capacity by 600 pounds over the Kia when properly equipped.

Not to mention, the Explorer also has an enhanced version of the same engine that increases its output to 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, the Telluride doesn’t offer comparable engine specs.

Interior Features of the 2020 Explorer & Telluride

Designed with modern drivers in mind, both the Ford Explorer and Kia Telluride are packed full of high-tech features that are sure to please. For example, they both have an available touchscreen display that’s more than 10 inches in length!

This is equipped with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ smartphone integration, so you can stay connected on-the-go while keeping your phone safely tucked away.

You’ll have plenty of room inside the cabin for everyone and everything you may want to bring along for the ride. In fact, both 3-row SUVs seat up to seven passengers and have a maximum cargo capacity of at least 87 cubic feet:

• Ford Explorer cargo capacity: 87.8 cubic feet
• Kia Telluride cargo capacity: 87 cubic feet

When you’re heading out for a long drive or heading home after a long day of work, you may find yourself a bit more comfortable seated behind the wheel of the Explorer. That’s because this SUV has available Active Motion® front seats that provide a gentle back massage as you drive.

The Telluride doesn’t offer a similar high-tech comfort feature, so drivers may not have the same opportunity to relieve back strain.

Smart Safety & Driver-Assist Features

For local drivers like you, safety tends to be a top concern when choosing your next set of wheels. That’s why we love that the Explorer and Telluride come with so many standard and available features, like:

• Blind-spot monitoring system
• Lane keeping system
• Automatic high beams

They both have available forward-collision warning systems that can alert you to potential frontal impacts along your route. If detected, available Automatic Emergency Braking can kick in to bring your car to a halt.

If braking isn’t enough, the Ford Explorer also has available Evasive Steering Assist. This automatically helps steer you away from a possible collision. Without a similar feature, drivers in the Telluride may not have as much assistance available in collision situations.

Do You Prefer the Ford Explorer or Kia Telluride?

When we compared the 2020 Ford Explorer vs. Kia Telluride, we fond a lot to like about what the Explorer brings to the Lenoir, Boone, and Newland areas.

How about you? If you want to take this powerful SUV out for a spin, contact the team at Cloninger Ford of Morganton, and we’ll get you behind the wheel.

Morganton area drivers can test drive the Ford Explorer today!