2022 Ford Explorer vs. 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Explorer and Highlander Hybrid?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, fuel economy, starting price, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2022 Ford Explorer, which is $5,810 less than the base MSRP of the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Also, the 2022 Explorer has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2022 Highlander Hybrid gets 13.4 more mpg. In addition, the body structure of Explorer is slightly larger than that of the Highlander Hybrid. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Toyota Highlander Hybrid seats one more the Ford Explorer. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and cargo volume.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, 4WD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,745
$39,555
Engine
Engine
2.3 L/140
2.5 L/152
Horsepower
Horsepower
300 hp
243 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
20 - 21 MPG
36 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
35 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 - 24 MPG
36 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
78.9 in
76 in
Length
Length
198.8 in
194.9 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 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

2022 Ford Explorer

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400 - $3,000
$1,600 - $1,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$622 (2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE FWD (Natl))
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$26,991 - $27,041
2022 Ford Explorer vs. 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Front Left Comparison2022 Ford Explorer vs. 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Front Left Comparison
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2022 Ford Explorer vs. 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Side Comparison2022 Ford Explorer vs. 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Side Comparison
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