Ford Explorer V (U502) or Mitsubishi L200 V (KK/KL Series 5)?

2011–2019 vs 2015–2023 · SUV 5-door vs Pickup

In short

Length: Explorer V (U502) 5,047 mm, L200 V (KK/KL Series 5) 5,305 mm — a 26 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Explorer V (U502) 10.2 l/100 km, L200 V (KK/KL Series 5) 6.4 l/100 km.
Power: Explorer V (U502) 177–268 kW, L200 V (KK/KL Series 5) 110–133 kW.
Standard equipment: Explorer V (U502) 26 items (Base), L200 V (KK/KL Series 5) 33 items (Inform).
On Autodrom: L200 V (KK/KL Series 5) from €14,850 (1 listing); no Explorer V (U502) is listed right now.

Ford Explorer V (U502)2011–2019 · 8 engines · Base, XLT, Limited, Limited PlusSpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi L200 V (KK/KL Series 5)2015–2023 · 6 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, InstyleSpecifications →1 listing from €14,850 →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Explorer V (U502)2011–2019no listings	Mitsubishi L200 V (KK/KL Series 5)2015–20231 listing · from €14,850
Dimensions
Length	Length5,006 mm–5,047 mm	Length5,285 mm–5,305 mm
Width	Width2,004 mm	Width1,815 mm
Height	Height1,778 mm–1,786 mm	Height1,780 mm–1,795 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,860 mm–2,865 mm	Wheelbase3,000 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance190 mm	Ground clearance205 mm–220 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume595 l	Trunk volumenot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight1,955 kg–2,218 kg	Curb weight1,875 kg–2,045 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank75 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2019	Production years2015–2023
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typePickup
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines6
Power	Power177–268 kW (241–364 hp)	Power110–133 kW (150–181 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5	Displacement (l)2.3–2.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.2 l/100 km · 2.0 EcoBoost	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 2.4 DI-D 154 4WD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 3.5 EcoBoost	Best 0–100 km/h10.4 s · 2.4 DI-D 181 AT
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed179 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Inform
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim33 · Inform
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · XLT	Items in the top trim34 · Intense
Equipment · Comfort5 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 2
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats—
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 6
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch—	Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€14,850

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer V (U502) or Mitsubishi L200 V (KK/KL Series 5)?

Length: Mitsubishi L200 V (KK/KL Series 5) 5,305 mm, Ford Explorer V (U502) 5,047 mm (a 258 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,000 vs 2,865 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer V (U502) or Mitsubishi L200 V (KK/KL Series 5)?

The most frugal Ford Explorer V (U502) uses 10.2 l/100 km (2.0 EcoBoost); the most frugal Mitsubishi L200 V (KK/KL Series 5) 6.4 l/100 km (2.4 DI-D 154 4WD).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer V (U502) or Mitsubishi L200 V (KK/KL Series 5)?

The strongest Ford Explorer V (U502) makes 268 kW (364 hp) (3.5 EcoBoost Sport); the strongest Mitsubishi L200 V (KK/KL Series 5) 133 kW (181 hp) (2.4 DI-D 181 AT).

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