Ford Explorer 2019 vs Toyota Highlander 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ford Explorer is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota Highlander can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Ford Explorer also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.3 - 3.3 (petrol, hybrid) | 2.4 - 3.5 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Ford Explorer is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 - 400 HP | 186 - 295 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 - 563 NM | 237 - 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| In general, Toyota Highlander are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Explorer. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 | 6.5 - 10.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 - 211 mm (7.9 - 8.3 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 10 cm longer than the Toyota Highlander, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 454 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2485 litres | 2387 litres | |
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Ford Explorer has more luggage capacity. Ford Explorer has 61 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Highlander. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 98 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Explorer is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Highlander, which means Ford Explorer can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`160 kg | ~ 2`690 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`173 kg | ~ 1`947 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 987 kg | ~ 743 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem more than Toyota Highlander. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 44 400 | |
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