2020 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Buick Encore
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,765 | $23,200 |
Average price | $33,879 | $22,149 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | For nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new Ford Explorer ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 3237 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 65.3 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 168.4 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 100.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | 1018 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | |

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