Car A
Ford Explorer ST
A 7-seat, power-rich family model with useful cargo space, the Explorer ST suits large families and road trips. Expect quick acceleration but higher fuel use and less city-friendly manners.
Ford Explorer ST
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Toyota 4Runner SR5
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Toyota 4Runner SR5
A reliability- and safety-focused choice that suits road trips and compact-family duties, with efficiency that helps on longer drives. Not the pick for performance thrills or heavy cargo needs.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrain
Usage fit
Family
84
/
50
City
23
/
11
Budget / value
44
/
17
Road trip
67
/
60
Performance
30
/
0
Cargo
46
/
8
Practical
54
/
30
Premium
42
/
24
Winter
40
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer ST · Orange = Toyota 4Runner SR5
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Ford Explorer ST
Toyota 4Runner SR5
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Ford Explorer ST
- Quick acceleration and strong passing power from a twin‑turbo V6 (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, 400 hp).
- Seats 7 with a 595 L trunk, accommodating family gear on long trips.
- Ranks strongly for horsepower and safety among key metrics.
- High torque (563 Nm) and 200 km/h top speed support confident highway cruising.
- Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km is on the thirsty side.
- Less suited to city driving per its usage profile.
- Not aimed at track-style performance despite the power.
- Price around 58,000 may stretch some budgets.
Toyota 4Runner SR5
- Prioritizes reliability, with safety as a close second
- Efficient for its class, supported by a 7.9 combined consumption figure
- Well-suited to road trips and compact-family duties
- Practical everyday usability
- Not aimed at performance driving or sporty handling
- Those seeking standout acceleration or top speed should look elsewhere
- Less suitable for cargo-heavy use
- Drivers chasing a highly engaging, thrill-first feel may find it too utilitarian
Verdict
Pick Ford Explorer ST if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Explorer ST is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Toyota 4Runner SR5 if…
Performance & capability
Toyota 4Runner SR5 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.