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2021 Toyota 4Runner vs 2021 Ford Explorer

2021 Toyota 4Runner vs 2021 Ford Explorer

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner is one of the most sought-after SUVs in the automobile market. The unique combination of design, specifications and performance make this vehicle quite popular with the customers. However, the 2021 Ford Explorer is also an SUV that has made a name for itself. Therefore, we at Bristol Toyota at Swansea, MA, have made this comparison page for you to see which vehicle is better.

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2021 Toyota 4Runner

 

2021 Ford Explorer

$36,765

Starting MSRP

$32,925

Automatic

Transmission

Automatic

4-liter

Engine displacement

2.3 liter

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Standard

 

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Which Car is Better: 2021 Toyota 4Runner or 2021 Ford Explorer?

As evident from the above table, the 2021 Toyota 4Runner and the 2021 Ford Explorer are almost evenly matched. However, on close inspection, it appears that the Toyota 4Runner scores better than the 2021 Ford Explorer. 

Let us look at the engine specifications of the two SUVs. The 2021 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a 4-liter V-6 engine while the 2021 Ford Explorer comes with a 2.3-liter inline-4 cylinder engine. When it comes to fuel economy, the Ford Explorer does have an edge over the Toyota 4Runner. The Ford Explorer has a city and highway fuel rating of 16 mpg and 23 mpg, respectively. Meanwhile, the Toyota 4Runner has a city and highway fuel rating of 16 mpg and 19 mpg respectively. However, when it comes to fuel tank capacity, the 2021 Toyota 4Runner dominates the Ford Explorer. The 4Runner comes with a massive 23-gallon fuel tank, while that of the Ford Explorer is only 18.3 gallons. Therefore, if you are looking to optimize your fuel consumption, the 2021 Toyota 4Runner emerges as the obvious choice.

Now, if we shift focus to the safety aspects of the 2021 Toyota 4Runner, then you will be pleasantly surprised. The Toyota 4Runner comes with amazing safety features, such as brake assist, electronic stability control, child safety locks, lane departure warning system and much more. These specifications make the 2021 Toyota 4Runner one of the safest SUVs in the market.

Therefore, we at Bristol Toyota recommend the 2021 Toyota 4Runner to be a better option than the 2021 Ford Explorer.

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