Ford Explorer 2002 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Explorer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi Pajero) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 212 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 373 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 47 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, but torque is 29 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 10.5 | |
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The Mitsubishi Pajero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Pajero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Explorer is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 391 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`595 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3400 | |
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