2025 Ford
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 18 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 29 MPG | 24 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 90.2 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 400 hp | 278 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 194.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 77.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
Front 41.8 in
Rear 34.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in |
Front 39.7 in
Rear 37.8 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Toyota 4Runner.
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 Toyota 4Runner.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Explorer as you will with the Toyota 4Runner, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Explorer will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota 4Runner.
Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is a little wider than the Toyota 4Runner, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota 4Runner.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota 4Runner is clearly the choice over the Ford Explorer for pulling heavy loads.
The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Toyota 4Runner.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Ford Explorer and the Toyota 4Runner are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Toyota 4Runner, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.