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2022 Ford
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2022 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 18 - 25 MPG | 35 - 36 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 22 - 28 MPG | 34 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 87.8 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 10-Speed A/T | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 400 hp | 243 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 - 5,600 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 194.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 41.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.7 in
Rear 40.5 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Explorer than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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 Highlander Hybrid.
Convenience
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Ford Explorer, 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). Whether you pick the Ford Explorer or the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much wider than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Ford Explorer as you will in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.