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 overall quality, reliability, safety and vehicle rankings. Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, 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 Kia in 8 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 9 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 10 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Ford.

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 6 out of 9 comparisons. Kia offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 9 comparisons.

Ford versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Kia overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 4 out of 8 comparisons. Ford and Kia tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 10 categories: Ford Expedition in Best 5-seater SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Ford Explorer in Best Crossover SUVs, Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Cars, Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, Ford Taurus in Best Large Cars, Ford Fusion in Best Midsize Cars, Ford Explorer in Best Midsize SUVs, Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs, and Ford Expedition in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Kia has better car rankings in 3 categories: Kia Rio 5-Door in Best Hatchbacks, Kia Rio 5-Door in Best Small Cars, and Kia Rio 5-Door in Best Subcompact Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 7 categories: Ford Flex in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars, Ford Taurus in Most Reliable Large Cars, Ford Fusion in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Ford Edge in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Ford Escape in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Ford Flex in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Rio 5-Door in Most Reliable Small Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 6 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Fusion (hybrid) in Safest Hybrid Cars, Ford Escape Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Ford Fusion in Safest Midsize Cars, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Ford Expedition in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ford Escape in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Ford Edge in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Ford Escape in Best Small SUVs for the Money. Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sorento in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.