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Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander
By Autolist Staff | June 2, 2019
2019 Ford Explorer
2019 Toyota Highlander
Our User's Take
What owners think
50%
Would Buy Again
2 Ratings
Cost of Ownership
2019 Ford Explorer
2019 Toyota Highlander
Annual Fuel Costs
$2,127
15k miles at $2.552/gal
$1,740
15k miles at $2.552/gal
Fuel Economy
16 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
19 mpg (miles per gallon)
City
22 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway
24 mpg (miles per gallon)
Highway
Safety
2019 Ford Explorer
2019 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA Crash Test Results
5 stars
Overall
5 stars
Overall
Safety Features
-
Autonomous Braking
Standard
Autonomous Braking
Available
Blind-Spot Warnings
Available
Blind-Spot Warnings
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available
Lane-Keep Assist
Standard
Lane-Keep Assist
Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Interior
2019 Ford Explorer
2019 Toyota Highlander
Interior Features
Available
Leather
-
Leather
Available
Moonroof
Available
Moonroof
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry
Available
Keyless Entry
Available
Climate Control
Available
Climate Control
Technology
Available
Apple Carplay
-
Apple Carplay
Available
Android Auto
-
Android Auto
Available
Satellite Radio
Available
Satellite Radio
Available
Bluetooth
Standard
Bluetooth
Available
Navigation System
Available
Navigation System
Under the Hood
2019 Ford Explorer
2019 Toyota Highlander
Powertrain
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic w/Sequential Shift Mode
Transmission
FWD
Drivetrain
FWD
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
280+ HP @ 5600 RPM
Horsepower
N/A
Horsepower
310+ lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
Torque
N/A
Torque
I4
Cylinders
N/A
Cylinders
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