Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer

    By Autolist Editorial | October 1 2018

    2018 Toyota Highlander

    2018 Ford Explorer

    Automotive Website Analyzed

    81%

    Really Good

    You should buy it

    91%

    The Best

    You should buy it

    Our User's Take

    What owners think

    100%

    Would Buy Again

    5 Ratings

    75%

    Would Buy Again

    4 Ratings

    Cost of Ownership

    2018 Toyota Highlander

    2018 Ford Explorer

    Annual Fuel Costs
    $2,325
    15k miles at $3.41/gal
    $2,842
    15k miles at $3.41/gal
    Fuel Economy
    19 mpg (miles per gallon)
    City
    16 mpg (miles per gallon)
    City
    24 mpg (miles per gallon)
    Highway
    22 mpg (miles per gallon)
    Highway

    Safety

    2018 Toyota Highlander

    2018 Ford Explorer

    NHTSA Crash Test Results
    5 star
    Overall
    5 star
    Overall
    Safety Features
    Standard
    Autonomous Braking
    -
    Autonomous Braking
    Available
    Blind-Spot Warnings
    Available
    Blind-Spot Warnings
    Standard
    Adaptive Cruise Control
    Standard
    Adaptive Cruise Control
    Standard
    Lane-Keep Assist
    Available
    Lane-Keep Assist
    Available
    Cross-Traffic Alert
    Available
    Cross-Traffic Alert

    Interior

    2018 Toyota Highlander

    2018 Ford Explorer

    Interior Features
    -
    Leather
    Available
    Leather
    Available
    Moonroof
    Available
    Moonroof
    Available
    Heated Seats
    Available
    Heated Seats
    Available
    Keyless Entry
    Available
    Keyless Entry
    Available
    Climate Control
    Available
    Climate Control
    Technology
    -
    Apple Carplay
    Available
    Apple Carplay
    -
    Android Auto
    Available
    Android Auto
    Available
    Satellite Radio
    Available
    Satellite Radio
    Standard
    Bluetooth
    Available
    Bluetooth
    Available
    Navigation System
    Available
    Navigation System

    Under the Hood

    2018 Toyota Highlander

    2018 Ford Explorer

    Powertrain
    6-Speed Automatic w/Sequential Shift Mode
    Transmission
    6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
    Transmission
    FWD
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Drivetrain
    Drivetrain
    185+ HP @ 5800 RPM
    Horsepower
    280+ HP @ 5600 RPM
    Horsepower
    184+ lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
    Torque
    310+ lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
    Torque
    I4
    Cylinders
    I4
    Cylinders

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