Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

New Ford Explorer For Sale near St. Louis

Which SUV is Best For Family Outings?

SUVs are family-oriented and require an ample amount of space and power to meet the needs of you and your passengers. The Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander are both excellent examples of this and at Weber Ford, our Ford dealership near St. Louis, MO, our team can take you through the different features of each model to help you determine which one is best for you.

Explore the Differences Between the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander

Fuel Economy

The Explorer edges out its competitor in terms of fuel efficiency, having an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 29 on the highway compared to the Highlander’s 28, with them both having a maximum capacity of 17.9 gallons. This also allows the Explorer to beat the Highlander in terms of maximum distance, at 519 miles on the highway to 501.

Space

The Explorer also has more room for cargo compared to the Highlander, as well as individual room for your passengers, with the dimensions of each model as follows:

• Explorer:
• Cargo space: 16.3 cu. Ft.
• Front Head Room: 40.7 in.
• Front leg room: 43.0 in.
• Front shoulder room: 61.8 in.
• Rear head room: 40.5 in.
• Rear leg room: 39.0 in.
• Rear shoulder room: 61.9 in.
• Highlander:
• Cargo space: 16.0 cu. Ft.
• Front head room: 39.6 in.
• Front leg room: 42.0 in.
• Front shoulder room: 59.0 in.
• Rear head room: 39.4 in.
• Rear leg room: 38.7 in.
• Rear shoulder room: 58.4 in.

Test Drive a New Ford Explorer near St. Louis, MO

The Ford Explorer maintains its superiority over the competition with its spaciousness and great fuel efficiency. If you want to get an in-person experience with this model before you buy, schedule a test drive at our Ford dealership near St. Louis, MO. If you have any other questions about the Explorer and how it stacks up against other SUVs, feel free to contact us online at Weber Ford.

New Ford Explorer For Sale near St. Louis