2025 Ford
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2025 Mitsubishi
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| MPG - City | 18 - 20 MPG | 24 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 29 MPG | 30 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 64.3 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 400 hp | 181 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 185.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 84.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.1 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 Mitsubishi Outlander, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Ford Explorer offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Convenience
The Ford Explorer requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it more convenient to drive.
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). The Ford Explorer will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much slimmer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Mitsubishi Outlander for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer greatly out-muscles the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Explorer does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Mitsubishi Outlander.