Ford Explorer XLT vs Toyota Highlander AWD

Ford Explorer XLT

Suv · Gasoline

Toyota Highlander AWD

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Ford Explorer XLT

If you need seven seats and solid highway performance, the Ford Explorer XLT delivers space and power at a price that represents good value in its segment. Efficiency and tight-city suitability are not its strong suits.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety300 hp

Car B

Toyota Highlander AWD

A 7-seat AWD model with a reliability and safety focus, the Highlander suits large families and long trips. It balances 270 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8 s with efficient-for-its-class 8.5 L/100 km and good value around 35,000.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.5 L/100kmAWD

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 84 / 80

City 30 / 33

Budget / value 56 / 61

Road trip 67 / 69

Performance 32 / 37

Cargo 46 / 38

Practical 55 / 56

Premium 34 / 33

Winter 40 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer XLT · Orange = Toyota Highlander AWD

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Explorer XLT Toyota Highlander AWD

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

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