If fuel cost matters most
Kia EV6 with up to 117 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Kia EV6 vs Ford Explorer
Kia EV6 and Ford Explorer answer the same shopping question from different directions. The EV6 is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the EV6 reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Kia EV6 | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2022 - present | 1990 - present |
| Verified generations | 1 | 2 |
| Peak power | 576 hp | 400 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 117 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | NR | NR |
| Open recalls (2022/2020) | 4 | 33 |
| Latest dimensions | 4680 × 1880 × 1550 mm | 5049 × 2004 × 1775 mm |
| Average curb weight | 2033 kg (4482 lbs) | 2117 kg (4667 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Electric | Petrol, Hybrid |
If power matters most
Kia EV6 with a verified peak of 576 hp.
If safety is the filter
The available data is incomplete, so use the side-by-side table rather than a one-line verdict.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Kia EV6EV6 I (CV) Wind RWD (77.4 kWh) | Ford ExplorerExplorer VI (U625) 2.3L EcoBoost AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | Electric | I4 |
| Displacement | — | 2.3L (2261 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | — | 6.0 s |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-Speed Automatic | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 136.0 MPG | 20.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 100.0 MPG | 27.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 117.0 MPG | 23.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | 499 km | — |
| Battery Capacity | 77.4 kWh | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | — | — |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4680 mm | 5049 mm |
| Width | 1880 mm | 2004 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 3025 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1910 kg | 1970 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 5 / 5 | 5 / 7 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the EV6 or the Explorer?
Kia EV6 wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 117 MPG, versus 25 MPG for the Ford Explorer.
Which has more horsepower, the EV6 or the Explorer?
Kia EV6 reaches the higher verified peak at 576 hp, compared with 400 hp for the Ford Explorer.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.