2025 Ford
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2025 Land Rover
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| MPG - City | 18 - 20 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 29 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 400 hp | 296 - 626 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 180.5 - 211.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Ford Explorer offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Land Rover Defender, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Ford Explorer is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is about the same width as the Land Rover Defender.
When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Land Rover Defender.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Ford Explorer for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer has a lot less horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.
Powertrain
The Ford Explorer has much lower torque than the Land Rover Defender, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Land Rover Defender, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.