2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Toyota 4Runner

2020 Ford Explorer
vs. 2020 Toyota 4Runner

Need an SUV large enough for the whole family and tough enough to handle all terrain and obstacles? Ford has you covered with the 2020 Ford Explorer! This 7-passenger SUV not only offers more space for passengers than the 2020 Toyota 4Runner, but it also offers more power under the hood. Get the power and capability you need with the 2020 Ford Explorer!

Powerful Adventurer

Packed with power, the Ford Explorer offers 3 different powertrains. Standard, the Explorer’s 2.3L EcoBoost delivers 300 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque. For a more powerful experience, the Ford Explorer Platinum and ST contain the 3.0L EcoBoost. The Platinum’s powertrain generates 365 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque, and if that’s not enough for you, the Explorer ST offers a twin turboed 3.0L EcoBoost engine delivering a massive 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque! The Toyota 4Runner only offers a standard 4.0L V6 engine producing 270 horsepower and 278 lb.-ft. of torque.

Looking for a large SUV built to explore the wilderness? The Toyota 4Runner isn’t the only SUV equipped to handle off-roading! The Ford Explorer offers an available Terrain Management System, so maneuvering rugged terrain is a piece of cake. For enhanced traction on various road conditions, the Explorer offers available Intelligent 4WD. Looking for a large SUV that still supplies a sporty feel and athletic build? The Ford Explorer offers standard rear-wheel drive to maximize performance and embody a sportier drive. Wherever your adventure goes, only the Ford Explorer lets you haul all of your gear with a maximum towing capacity of 5,600 pounds-that’s 600 more pounds than what the 4Runner can handle.


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For Families On-The-Go

Whether you have a big family, travel with friends, or never leave without all of your gear, the Ford Explorer has you covered. The Explorer’s large interior offers 153 cubic feet of passenger volume, that’s over 50 more cubic feet of space than what the Toyota 4Runner provides. No matter where you settle in for the long drive ahead, you’ll be comfortable in the explorer with 43 inches of front legroom, 59.2 inches of front hiproom, 39 inches of rear legroom and 59.1 inches of rear hiproom.

Don’t forget to pack all of your gear. The Ford Explorer offers an interior cargo space of 18.2 cu. ft., or fold down the 3rd row seating for 47.9 cu. ft. of space. Planning a huge haul? Fold down both rows of seating for a maximum cargo space of 87.8 cu. ft!


2020 Ford Explorer 2020 Toyota 4Runner
Passenger Volume 153 cu. ft. 97 cu. ft.
Front Legroom 43 inches 41.7 inches
Front Hiproom 39 inches 32.9 inches
Rear Legroom 39 inches 32.9 inches
Rear Hiproom 59.1 inches 55.7 inches

Loaded With Features

Connect your smartphone to the Ford Explorer’s available 10.1-inch LCD Capacitive Portrait Touchscreen. The 4Runner only offers an 8-inch touchscreen display, so you’ll have to take a closer look as you view messages and navigation directions. With the Explorer’s Sync 3 technology you can connect your phone via Apple Carplay or Android Auto and use all of your compatible apps on the larger screen from contacts and messages to Apple Maps and Waze navigation.


Whether you’re ready to hit the trails, trek up to the mountains, or explore quiet back roads, the Ford Explorer is the SUV for the job. Stop by Miller Ford in Lumberton to test drive the Ford Explorer today!

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