Ford Explorer 2019 vs Toyota Highlander 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 35 HP more power than Toyota Highlander, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 68 litres | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Highlander) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Explorer) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 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 | 453 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 62 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: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`663 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 44 400 | |
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