2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2024 Toyota Sequoia Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,855 to $56,260
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Sequoia

2024 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $61,275 to $81,265
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MPG - City Info not available 19 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 86.9 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 437 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 8,980 - 9,520 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 208.1 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Toyota Sequoia. 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 Sequoia.

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 Toyota Sequoia, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is about the same width as the Toyota Sequoia. The Ford Explorer is slightly shorter than the Toyota Sequoia, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia.

Powertrain
The Ford Explorer has much lower torque than the Toyota Sequoia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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 Sequoia.