Toyota Sequoia vs Ford Explorer
Overview | |
Years produced2001-Present | Years produced1991-Present |
MSRP$62,425 | MSRP$38,465 |
Listings64 | Listings3396 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe 2025 Sequoia is Toyota’s full-size SUV, based on the same platform as the Tundra pickup truck and using the same i-Force Max hybrid powertrain. It seats up to eight people, holds up to 2,460 litres of cargo, carries up to 640 kilograms (1,411 pounds) of payload, and tows up to 4,080 kilograms (9,000 pounds) of trailer. But the Toyota Sequoia comes with some fundamental flaws. Verdict: People buy full-size SUVs to carry lots of people, haul lots of cargo, and tow lots of weight. However, due to its packaging requirements, the Sequoia is a rock star only if you’re attaching a trailer to it, and even then, it’s not class-leading in capability. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower437 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City21 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque583 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm | Torque310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower437 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City21 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.3 cu ft | Cargo Space16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight5620 lbs | Curb Weight4303 lbs |
Height74.5 in | Height69.6 in |
Length208.1 in | Length198.7 in |
Width79.8 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase122.0 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1730 lbs | Maximum Payload1467 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity9520 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity9520 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-Present | 1991-Present |
MSRP | $62,425 | $38,465 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The 2025 Sequoia is Toyota’s full-size SUV, based on the same platform as the Tundra pickup truck and using the same i-Force Max hybrid powertrain. It seats up to eight people, holds up to 2,460 litres of cargo, carries up to 640 kilograms (1,411 pounds) of payload, and tows up to 4,080 kilograms (9,000 pounds) of trailer. But the Toyota Sequoia comes with some fundamental flaws. Verdict: People buy full-size SUVs to carry lots of people, haul lots of cargo, and tow lots of weight. However, due to its packaging requirements, the Sequoia is a rock star only if you’re attaching a trailer to it, and even then, it’s not class-leading in capability. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 437 hp @ 5200 rpm | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 583 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 437 hp @ 5200 rpm | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.3 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5620 lbs | 4303 lbs |
Height | 74.5 in | 69.6 in |
Length | 208.1 in | 198.7 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 122.0 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1730 lbs | 1467 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 9520 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 9520 lbs | 5000 lbs |

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