2020 Volvo XC90 vs 2021 Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$48,350 | MSRP$32,925 |
Average price$33,921 | Average price$31,405 |
Listings206 | Listings5053 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Volvo XC90 Reviews SummaryThe XC90 has been one of our favorite family shuttles for 18 model years. This 3-row Volvo continues for 2020 as it was during its 2016 redesign, which brought dramatic new design language, chassis architecture, electrified powertrains, infotainment, and semi-automated driving capability. Among midsize SUVs, the XC90 is among the few I would recommend without any hesitation. Families who can afford to splurge will find a stylish and pampering truck that's built upon decades of safety research, which very few automakers can match. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4375 lbs | Curb Weight4345 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height69.9 in |
Length195.0 in | Length198.8 in |
Width84.3 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase117.5 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1210 lbs | Maximum Payload1425 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $48,350 | $32,925 |
Average price | $33,921 | $31,405 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The XC90 has been one of our favorite family shuttles for 18 model years. This 3-row Volvo continues for 2020 as it was during its 2016 redesign, which brought dramatic new design language, chassis architecture, electrified powertrains, infotainment, and semi-automated driving capability. Among midsize SUVs, the XC90 is among the few I would recommend without any hesitation. Families who can afford to splurge will find a stylish and pampering truck that's built upon decades of safety research, which very few automakers can match. | 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 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4375 lbs | 4345 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 195.0 in | 198.8 in |
Width | 84.3 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1210 lbs | 1425 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4000 lbs | 5300 lbs |
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