2020 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Subaru Ascent
Overview | |
MSRP$32,765 | MSRP$32,295 |
Average price$28,652 | Average price$29,757 |
Listings3013 | Listings909 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2021 Subaru Ascent Reviews SummaryFew automakers have the brand loyalty enjoyed by Subaru—and with good reason. Its cars, wagons, and SUVs are safe, reliable, and provide features like standard all-wheel drive (AWD). A three-row SUV with all of these benefits seems like a no-brainer, and so the 2021 Subaru Ascent is ideally positioned to differentiate itself from the rest of this family-hauling segment. In addition to its spacious cabin and a long list of standard features, the Ascent gains a few key safety features as newly standard equipment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower | Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Torque | Torque277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space17.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight4430 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height71.6 in |
Length198.8 in | Length196.8 in |
Width89.3 in | Width85.7 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase113.8 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload1570 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,765 | $32,295 |
Average price | $28,652 | $29,757 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | Few automakers have the brand loyalty enjoyed by Subaru—and with good reason. Its cars, wagons, and SUVs are safe, reliable, and provide features like standard all-wheel drive (AWD). A three-row SUV with all of these benefits seems like a no-brainer, and so the 2021 Subaru Ascent is ideally positioned to differentiate itself from the rest of this family-hauling segment. In addition to its spacious cabin and a long list of standard features, the Ascent gains a few key safety features as newly standard equipment. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Torque | 277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 4430 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 71.6 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 196.8 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 85.7 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | 1570 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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