Ford Explorer vs Ford EcoSport
Overview | |
Years produced1991-Present | Years produced2018-2022 |
MSRP$38,465 | MSRP$19,995 |
Listings9632 | Listings2464 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Explorer was one of the first truly family-friendly SUVs, and continues in that role today as a midsize three-row crossover competing against the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, the Honda Pilot, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Toyota Highlander. The current-generation Explorer has been around since the 2020 model year, and the big news for 2026 is a Tremor model that replaces the Timberline as the most off-road-capable Explorer. The available BlueCruise driver-assist system also gets an update. Verdict: Ford’s SUV stalwart still gets the job done, but lacks personality unless you go for the ST or Tremor models. | |
Reviews SummaryAmericans have an insatiable thirst for SUVs. From the smallest and most affordable to the largest and most expensive segments, the SUV is transforming traditional ideas of what a car is and what a car does. Ford, however, which kicked off the SUV craze with its original Explorer way back in 1991, has had nothing to offer budget-conscious SUV buyers. Until now. Meet the 2018 Ford EcoSport (pronounced echo-sport). | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine1.0L 123 hp I3 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower123 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name1.0L 123 hp I3 |
Torque310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque125 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower123 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space20.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4303 lbs | Curb Weight3020 lbs |
Height69.6 in | Height65.1 in |
Length198.7 in | Length161.3 in |
Width89.3 in | Width81.0 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase99.2 in |
Maximum Payload1467 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1400 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1991-Present | 2018-2022 |
MSRP | $38,465 | $19,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 5.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Explorer was one of the first truly family-friendly SUVs, and continues in that role today as a midsize three-row crossover competing against the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, the Honda Pilot, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Toyota Highlander. The current-generation Explorer has been around since the 2020 model year, and the big news for 2026 is a Tremor model that replaces the Timberline as the most off-road-capable Explorer. The available BlueCruise driver-assist system also gets an update. Verdict: Ford’s SUV stalwart still gets the job done, but lacks personality unless you go for the ST or Tremor models. | Americans have an insatiable thirst for SUVs. From the smallest and most affordable to the largest and most expensive segments, the SUV is transforming traditional ideas of what a car is and what a car does. Ford, however, which kicked off the SUV craze with its original Explorer way back in 1991, has had nothing to offer budget-conscious SUV buyers. Until now. Meet the 2018 Ford EcoSport (pronounced echo-sport). |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 1.0L 123 hp I3 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | 123 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 1.0L 123 hp I3 |
Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 125 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | 123 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 20.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4303 lbs | 3020 lbs |
Height | 69.6 in | 65.1 in |
Length | 198.7 in | 161.3 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 81.0 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 99.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1467 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 1400 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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