Toyota RAV4 vs Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$31,900 | MSRP$38,465 |
Listings2495 | Listings4133 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 comes with three distinct design themes, two powertrain and drivetrain options, and five trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard offering fuel efficiency as low as 5.5 L/100 km combined along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: In the 2026 Toyota RAV4, the good gets better. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Explorer was one of the first truly family-friendly SUVs, and it continues in that role today as a midsize three-row crossover competing against the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Pathfinder, and Toyota Highlander. The current-generation Explorer has been around since the 2020 model year, and the big news for 2026 is a Tremor model that replaces the Timberline as the most off-road-capable Explorer. The available BlueCruise driver-assist system also gets an update. Verdict: Ford’s SUV stalwart still gets the job done, but it lacks personality unless you go for the ST or Tremor models. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower | Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 226 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.8 cu ft | Cargo Space16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3594 lbs | Curb Weight4303 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height69.6 in |
Length181.0 in | Length198.7 in |
Width73.0 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload900 lbs | Maximum Payload1467 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,900 | $38,465 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 comes with three distinct design themes, two powertrain and drivetrain options, and five trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard offering fuel efficiency as low as 5.5 L/100 km combined along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: In the 2026 Toyota RAV4, the good gets better. | The Explorer was one of the first truly family-friendly SUVs, and it continues in that role today as a midsize three-row crossover competing against the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Pathfinder, and Toyota Highlander. The current-generation Explorer has been around since the 2020 model year, and the big news for 2026 is a Tremor model that replaces the Timberline as the most off-road-capable Explorer. The available BlueCruise driver-assist system also gets an update. Verdict: Ford’s SUV stalwart still gets the job done, but it lacks personality unless you go for the ST or Tremor models. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 226 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.8 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3594 lbs | 4303 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 69.6 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 198.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 900 lbs | 1467 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1750 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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