Ford vs. Kia

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Ford and Kia contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Ford and Kia cars.

When comparing the Ford brand to the Kia brand, Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, reliability and vehicle rankings. Kia has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.

Ford versus Kia: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Kia pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 6 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 8 out of 10 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

Ford versus Kia: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Kia vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 10 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Kia offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 9 comparisons. Ford offers greater towing capacity in 2 out of 9 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Ford and Kia have the same towing capacity.

Ford versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Kia overall quality ratings shows Kia with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Kia has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 3 comparisons, and Ford and Kia tie in 1 comparisons. Kia has better safety ratings in 4 out of 9 comparisons while Ford has better safety ratings in 2 out of 9 comparisons. Ford and Kia tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 9 out of 10 comparisons. Ford shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 10 comparisons, and Ford and Kia tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 5 categories: Ford Explorer in Best 5-seater SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best Crossover SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best Midsize SUVs, and Ford Explorer in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Kia has better car rankings in 4 categories: Kia Optima Hybrid in Best Hybrid Cars, Kia Optima Hybrid in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, Kia Optima in Best Midsize Cars, and Kia Sportage in Best Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 4 categories: Ford Edge in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford Fusion in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Ford Edge in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Ford Explorer in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Kia has better car rankings in 2 categories: Kia Optima Hybrid in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars and Kia Sportage in Most Reliable Small SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 5 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Mustang Mach-E in Safest Electric SUVs, Ford Escape Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Ford Explorer in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Kia has better car rankings in 2 categories: Kia Optima Hybrid in Safest Hybrid Cars and Kia Optima in Safest Midsize Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford and Kia each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Ford ranks better with the Edge in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and the Edge in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money.Kia ranks better with the Sportage in Best Small SUVs for the Money and the Sorento in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.