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Ford Explorer (2021) vs. Toyota Highlander (2016) Specs

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2021 Ford Explorer and 2016 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2021 2016  
Model Ford Explorer Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
260 lb-ft@4000
3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
231 hp@5800
215 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 10-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.1 in 109.8 in 9.3 in
Length 198.8 in 191.1 in 7.7 in
Width 78.9 in 75.8 in 3.1 in
Height 69.9 in 68.1 in 1.8 in
Curb Weight 5149 lb. 4860 lb. 289 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 19.2 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.7 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.8 in 59.3 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.2 in 57.2 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 44.2 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.5 in 39.9 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.9 in 59.6 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.1 in 57.1 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 38.4 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.9 in 35.9 in 3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 54.6 in 55.0 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.9 in 45.6 in -4.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.2 in 27.7 in 4.5 in
Total Legroom 113.5 in (over 3 rows) 110.3 in (over 3 rows) 3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.2 ft3 13.8 ft3 4.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.9 ft3 42.3 ft3 5.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 87.8 ft3 83.7 ft3 4.1 ft3

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