
2020 Ford Edge
Ford has always been a champion of well-powered vehicles, and the 2020 Ford Edge is no exception. With the Ford Edge, you’ll be given four different trim levels to choose from, including the SE, SEL, Titanium, and ST. Although, no matter which tickles your fancy, you can expect next-level power, right out of the gate.
The 2020 Ford Edge, for instance, gets its power from a 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine that gets up to 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. This engine utilizes the partnering power of an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive to give the Ford Edge some serious agility, agility that allows the Ford Edge to jump from 0 to 60 mph in all of eight seconds. This starting powertrain is fairly capable when put to the test of hauling, with the ability to tow up to 1,500 lbs. Better yet, this starting front-wheel powertrain dishes out some decent fuel economy, earning an EPA-estimated 21 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway.
All that said, there is more than a decent engine providing the striking driving experience of the 2020 Ford Edge. The electric power steering makes for some pretty solid handling, and an independent suspension adds to the package making for a ride that always feels secure when it's put to the test.
While this opening powertrain may already seem impressive, it isn’t the only engine build you can get in the 2020 Ford Edge. Spend a bit of extra cash, and you’ll get the chance to drive a Ford Edge built with a 2.7-liter EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 engine that churns out a remarkable 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive accompanies this powertrain option, as does the same 8-speed automatic transmission found in base models. This beefier Ford Edge can leap from 0 to 60 mph in as little as six seconds, and the 3,500-pound towing capacity makes this amped version of the Ford Edge one of the most well-rounded SUVs on the road.
2020 Kia Sorento
Performance in the Kia Sorento falls a bit short when put up against the solid power of the Ford Edge. Although, the Kia Sorento is available in a far lengthier trim lineup, including the L, LX, S V6, EX, and SX. So, while you will get more options, you may not get better performance for upgrading to those higher options.
The base model of the 2020 Kia Sorento gets the job done with a 2.4-liter I-4 engine that puts out a modest 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft worth of torque, with the assistance of a 6-speed automatic transmission. Although, a saving grace of the Kia Sorento’s performance is the fact that no matter what model you buy you can get all-wheel drive, and with the coupling 7.3-inches of ground clearance, the Kia Sorento shouldn’t have too much trouble on graded roads or light trails. Entry-level towing capacity is also better in the Kia Sorento, with a max rating of 2,000 pounds.
The 2020 Kia Sorento can be upgraded to a bigger engine in the form of a 3.3-liter V6, which provides 290 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque with the agile assistance of an 8-speed automatic transmission. These engine specs would have been better fit into the base model; however, the max towing capacity of 5,000 pounds does make the Kia Sorento a rather competent cargo hauler.