2019 Toyota 4Runner vs 2020 Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$35,310 | MSRP$32,765 |
Average price$34,331 | Average price$28,695 |
Listings716 | Listings3051 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2019 Toyota 4Runner Reviews SummaryIf you’re in the market for a modern SUV capable of getting off the beaten path, you have only a handful of options. These include the 2- and 4-door Jeep Wranglers, the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, the Land Rover Range Rover, and the Toyota 4Runner. Of those, only the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 4Runner are 4-door SUVs that put off-road grit above all else. While the Jeep Wrangler is only one year removed from a complete redesign that brought in many new technologies, the 2019 Toyota 4Runner is based on a design first introduced in 2009. For those keeping score at home, that means the DNA underpinning the 4Runner is a decade old. Yet picking which vehicle I’d choose as a daily drivable, off-road-capable SUV is a surprisingly difficult decision. So where does an old goat like the 2019 Toyota 4Runner fit in the modern SUV market? Interestingly, the 4Runner's advanced age actually helps it in some respects. | |
2020 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryFor nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.0L 270 hp V6 | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 270 hp V6 | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space47.2 cu ft | Cargo Space18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4400 lbs | Curb Weight4345 lbs |
Height71.5 in | Height69.9 in |
Length190.2 in | Length198.8 in |
Width75.8 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1700 lbs | Maximum Payload1425 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,310 | $32,765 |
Average price | $34,331 | $28,695 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | If you’re in the market for a modern SUV capable of getting off the beaten path, you have only a handful of options. These include the 2- and 4-door Jeep Wranglers, the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, the Land Rover Range Rover, and the Toyota 4Runner. Of those, only the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 4Runner are 4-door SUVs that put off-road grit above all else. While the Jeep Wrangler is only one year removed from a complete redesign that brought in many new technologies, the 2019 Toyota 4Runner is based on a design first introduced in 2009. For those keeping score at home, that means the DNA underpinning the 4Runner is a decade old. Yet picking which vehicle I’d choose as a daily drivable, off-road-capable SUV is a surprisingly difficult decision. So where does an old goat like the 2019 Toyota 4Runner fit in the modern SUV market? Interestingly, the 4Runner's advanced age actually helps it in some respects. | For nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.0L 270 hp V6 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 270 hp V6 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 47.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4400 lbs | 4345 lbs |
Height | 71.5 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 198.8 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1700 lbs | 1425 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 5300 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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