Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander
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The key differences
The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 400 hp, 212 hp more than the Toyota Highlander's best.
They are almost exactly the same length, within 13 mm of each other.
Typical kerb weights are 2,025 kg for the Toyota Highlander and 2,006 kg for the Ford Explorer.
In the US, the Toyota Highlander has the better EPA rating at up to 35 mpg combined, against 24 mpg for the Ford Explorer.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 272–400 hp (203–298 kW) | 188 hp (140 kW) |
| Torque | 420–563 Nm | 268–438 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2–7.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 200–256 km/h | — |
| Engines in Europe | — | 1 |
| Best economy (Europe) | — | 7 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 19–24 mpg | 24–35 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 5,063 mm (199 in) | 5,050 mm (199 in) |
| Width | 2,004 mm (79 in) | 1,989 mm (78 in) |
| Height | 1,778 mm (70 in) | 1,709 mm (67 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,025 mm (119 in) | 3,051 mm (120 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,006 kg (4,422 lb) | 2,025 kg (4,464 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |