Key Takeaways
- The Ford Explorer is bigger than the Toyota Highlander, giving it enough extra room to make it more comfortable than the Highlander.
- The comparable Ford vehicle to the Toyota Highlander is the Ford Explorer.
- The Ford Explorer might not get as good gas mileage as the Highlander, but this is a result of its higher performing engines.
- The Ford Explorer is superior to the Highlander in almost every way.
Is a Ford Explorer bigger than a Toyota Highlander?
Yes the Ford Explorer is bigger than the Toyota Highlander, by a marginal amount that still makes it much more roomy and comfortable. The Explorer is three inches longer, three inches wider, and two inches taller than the highlander. This makes the Highlander a bit more cramped than the Explorer, since it has less head space, less leg room and less shoulder room. The Toyota Highlander is a great SUV, it just is not as comfortable as the Explorer. Beyond that the Explorer with its extra length and width has a larger cargo area than the Highlander. This makes the Explorer a better option between the two family SUVs, simply because it has more space for your family, and your family’s things.
What is the Fuel Economy of the Ford Explorer compared to the Toyota Highlander?
The fuel economy on the Ford Explorer does not compare as favorably to the Toyota Highlander, but the difference is not enough to make the Ford a lesser contender to the Highlander. The two family SUVs both have hybrid powertrains in an effort to make driving your family around just that bit easier. With the hybrid powertrains the two vehicles get their best gas mileage, the Highlander gets 36 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. On the other hand the Explorer gets up to 28 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the town.
The Explorer’s fuel economy might not be superior to the Highlander’s but this is because Ford focuses on performance when it comes to their powertrains, for example the hybrid engine outputs 318 horsepower and 322 lb-ft of torque. Which is more than the Highlander which focuses on improved gas mileage. If you want more speed and space, then the Explorer is the vehicle for you.
What Ford vehicle compares to a Toyota Highlander?
The Ford vehicle that compares to the Highlander is the Ford Explorer. The Highlander is a midsize family SUV, that is oriented for on-road comfort and good fuel economy. The Explorer is the most comparable vehicle to the Highlander, even though Ford makes the Bronco which falls in the same segment, as does Toyota with the 4Runner. These two vehicles are only comparable to the former two SUVs because they fall into the same segment of vehicles. Other than that they are entirely different, the 4Runner and Bronco are both off-roading vehicles while the Explorer and the Highlander are both on-road, family SUVs.
How does the Ford Explorer compare to the Toyota Highlander?
The Ford Explorer compares favorably to the Toyota Highlander in all the ways that count. We believe it to be a better SUV for you and your family. The Explorer might not get as good gas mileage as the Highlander but in almost every other way the Explorer is superior. The Explorer is bigger, faster, and has more cargo space for all the cargo that comes with having a family. While the Highlander might be just as classy and good looking as the Explorer, it simply does not offer the space that the Explorer comes with. Also the Highlander lacks the power and performance of the Explorer, making it much less fun to drive.