Two of the most popular midsize SUVs are the Ford Explorer and the Toyota Highlander. Compare the 2023 Toyota Highlander and the 2023 Ford Explorer to see how they stack up.At Cavender Ford in Columbus, TX, we highly recommend the 2023 Ford Explorer. This vehicle will soon be available in our dealership. When it arrives, you'll be able to take it for a test drive. If you want to know more about this vehicle, feel free to call or message us.
Below is a comparison of the 2023 Ford Explorer and the 2023 Toyota Highlander:
Interior Comparison
The Ford Explorer is bigger than the Toyota Highlander. The Ford SUV also has more interior space than the Toyota model. The Explorer can carry up to 87.8 cubic feet of cargo and can hold up to 152.7 cubic feet of people. On the other hand, the Highlander can hold up to 84.3 cubic feet of cargo and 141.3 cubic feet of people. The Explorer's cabin is also more upscale than the Highlander's, having a more premium look and feel.
2023 Ford Explorer Interior
2023 Toyota Highlander Interior
Performance Comparison
The Explorer offers several engine options, all of which are more powerful than those available for the Highlander. You can choose from a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine with 300 horsepower and a 3.3-liter V-6 hybrid with 318 horsepower. Moreover, there is a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-four engine with 400 horsepower.
The Highlander offers two performance-oriented engine choices. The first is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid with 265 horsepower and a turbocharged 2.4-liter inline-four with 243 horsepower.
In comparison to the 2023 Highlander, the 2023 Explorer can haul more. It can tow a maximum of 5,600 pounds. The Highlander can only tow up to 5,000 pounds.The Explorer is also better for you if you want to go off-roading. This vehicle has a sophisticated four-wheel drive system with a terrain management system. The Highlander also offers an all-wheel drive system but is not as good as the Explorer.Additionally, the Explorer has a dedicated off-road model, and it's called the Timberline. It has a limited-slip rear differential, skid plates, and improved shocks. These features are designed to enable the Timberline to travel deep into the woods.
Safety Features Comparison
Both the Explorer and Highlander are safe vehicles. They both received the highest IIHS rating, which is the Top Safety Pick+, for the previous model year.All Explorer models have the following safety features: automatic high-beam headlights, forward collision mitigation, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert. It also has lane departure mitigation, rear parking sensors, and trailer sway damping.
Toyota provides the Highlander with a standard suite of driver-assistance features. These include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and automatic high-beam headlamps.
Find the 2023 Explorer in Columbus, TX
Which of the 2023 Ford Explorer and the 2023 Toyota Highlander is the better midsize SUV? The U.S. beats Japan in this face-off. The Explorer performs better and has a bigger interior than the Highlander.
The 2023 Food Explorer is arriving soon at Cavender Ford in Columbus, TX. Don't hesitate to call us if you want to know more about this vehicle. Our staff is more than happy to answer your questions.