2020 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$25,150 | MSRP$32,925 |
Average price$25,134 | Average price$31,347 |
Listings2340 | Listings5211 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Honda CR-V Reviews SummaryHonda’s compact SUV has been satisfying buyers for more than two decades, with more than five million CR-V’s sold. Such a legacy means the CR-V has long had its wrinkles smoothed out into a comfortable and capable crossover package that’s only downside may be its sheer inoffensiveness. This year’s model gets engine and safety upgrades, which improve fuel economy and help to make Honda’s bestseller an even better value. | |
2021 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryThere was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City28 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.2 cu ft | Cargo Space18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3337 lbs | Curb Weight4345 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height69.9 in |
Length182.1 in | Length198.8 in |
Width73.0 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase104.8 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1358 lbs | Maximum Payload1425 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,150 | $32,925 |
Average price | $25,134 | $31,347 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Honda’s compact SUV has been satisfying buyers for more than two decades, with more than five million CR-V’s sold. Such a legacy means the CR-V has long had its wrinkles smoothed out into a comfortable and capable crossover package that’s only downside may be its sheer inoffensiveness. This year’s model gets engine and safety upgrades, which improve fuel economy and help to make Honda’s bestseller an even better value. | There was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 28 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3337 lbs | 4345 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 198.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1358 lbs | 1425 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 5300 lbs |
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