2013 Ford Explorer vs 2013 Toyota 4Runner

2013 Ford Explorer

2013 Toyota 4Runner

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4WD 4-Door Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Base	17	23	$29,312	$31,100
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Limited	17	23	$37,393	$40,100
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$38,027	$40,780
Explorer 4WD 4-Door XLT	17	23	$32,339	$34,680
Explorer FWD 4-Door Base	17	24	$27,427	$29,100
Explorer FWD 4-Door Limited	17	24	$35,528	$38,100
Explorer FWD 4-Door XLT	17	24	$30,474	$32,680

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4WD 4-Door V6 Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	21	$37,749	$41,030
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 SR5	17	21	$30,696	$33,365
4Runner 4WD 4-Door V6 Trail	17	21	$34,184	$37,155
4Runner RWD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	22	$35,876	$38,995
4Runner RWD 4-Door V6 SR5	17	22	$28,971	$31,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,312

$37,749

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,100

$41,030

Monthly Payment Estimate

$518 / month

$684 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Ford Explorer trades some trail-riding and towing for on-road driving lessons, and comes out fluent.

The 2013 Toyota 4Runner is just as brawny as it looks off-road, yet much better than you'd probably suspect on the highway.

TCC Likes

A crossover with some SUV style
Excellent head and shoulder room
Fun handling for a crossover starts with steering

Rugged, traditional exterior
Strong, smooth V-6 powertrain
Perhaps the best Toyota truck interior

TCC Dislikes

Not much dirt under its nails
A steep learning curve for MyFord Touch
Turbo four's an extra-cost option

Disappointing cargo space
Small third-row seat
Choppy highway ride (SR5)

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

40.700

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.000

57.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.600

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.700

97.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.800

Front Hip Room (in)

57.300

56.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.800

Second Leg Room (in)

39.800

32.9

Front Head Room (in)

41.400

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

56.700

55.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.300

57.8

Third Leg Room (in)

33.200

Second Head Room (in)

40.500

38.6

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.600

9.6

Length, Overall (in)

197.100

189.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.400

70.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.000

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.600

109.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.900

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

67.000

63.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.700

89.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

21.000

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.800

47.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

12.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

13.3 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.600

23.0

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.750

18.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.900

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full Size

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/65R17

P245/60R20

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P245/65R17

P245/60R20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

750

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4697

4805

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

20 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

20 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Full Size

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 4100

278 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

998

Displacement

3.5L/213

4.0L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6500

270 @ 5600

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.650

3.730

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.410

1.000

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

2.570

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.740

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.480

3.520

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.840

1.400

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.000

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.720

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.880

3.220

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.870

2.040

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Explorer

Toyota 4Runner

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.866

0.790

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.259

1.220

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

4-Link Rigid

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.6

10.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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