Ford Explorer vs Subaru Forester
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The key differences
The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 400 hp, 252 hp more than the Subaru Forester's best.
The Ford Explorer is 407 mm (16 in) longer than the Subaru Forester.
Typical kerb weights are 2,006 kg for the Ford Explorer and 1,592 kg for the Subaru Forester.
In the US, the Subaru Forester has the better EPA rating at up to 35 mpg combined, against 24 mpg for the Ford Explorer.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 272–400 hp (203–298 kW) | 134–148 hp (100–110 kW) |
| Torque | 420–563 Nm | 182–247 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2–7.8 s | 9.7–12.2 s |
| Top speed | 200–256 km/h | 188–205 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | — | 2 |
| Best economy (Europe) | — | 8.1 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 19–24 mpg | 26–35 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 5,063 mm (199 in) | 4,656 mm (183 in) |
| Width | 2,004 mm (79 in) | 1,829 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 1,778 mm (70 in) | 1,730 mm (68 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,025 mm (119 in) | 2,670 mm (105 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,006 kg (4,422 lb) | 1,592 kg (3,510 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |