2021 Ford Explorer vs. 2021 Toyota Highlander
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2021 Ford Explorer
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2021 Toyota Highlander
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What is the main difference between Explorer and Highlander?
Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, height, and cargo volume, than differences, like the horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2021 Ford Explorer has a more powerful engine and gets 1.2 mpg less than the 2021 Toyota Highlander. Also, the body structure of 2021 Explorer is slightly larger than that of the 2021 Highlander. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Highlander seats one more the Explorer. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, height, and cargo volume.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
- 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, 4WD
- 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, All Wheel
MSRP
MSRP
$32,225
$34,910
Engine
Engine
2.3 L/140
3.5 L/211
Horsepower
Horsepower
300 hp
295 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
21 MPG
20 - 21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
28 - 29 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
24 MPG
23 - 24 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
78.9 in
76 in
Length
Length
198.8 in
194.9 - 197.4 in
Height
Height
70.2 in
68.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
119.1 in
112.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
108.9 ft2
102.9 - 104.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
6 - 7
7 - 8
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.7 in
38.4 - 41.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43 in
42 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.8 in
59 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
40.5 in
37.1 - 39.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
39 in
41 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
61.9 in
58.4 - 58.7 in
Costs
2021 Ford Explorer
2021 Toyota Highlander
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400 - $2,850
$2,400 - $2,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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