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Here's how the 2018 Ford Explorer and the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport measure up.
Base FWD
$32,140
Starting MSRP
2dr 102" WB XLS Manual
$21,870
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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Door | ||
4-door | 2-door | - |
Seats | ||
7 | 5 | - |
Engine | ||
290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) 280.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Flex Fuel Capability) |
203.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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Combined MPG | ||
20 | 0 | - |
Size | ||
198.3" length, 70" height | " length, 68.4" height | - |
Drivetrain | ||
Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | - |
Exterior color |
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Exterior color | ||
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Interior color |
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Interior color | ||
Medium Light Stone |
Charcoal Medium Tan |
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Transmissions |
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Transmissions | ||
6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
M/T 5-Speed M/T |
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Vehicle |
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Rear Door Type | ||
- | Liftgate | - |
EPA Classification | ||
Standard SUV 2WD | - | - |
Wheels |
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Rear Wheel Material | ||
Aluminum | Aluminum | - |
Rear Wheel Size | ||
18 X 7.5 in | 16 x 7 in | - |
Spare Wheel Size | ||
Compact in | 16 x -TBD- in | - |
Front Wheel Size | ||
18 X 7.5 in | 16 x 7 in | - |
Front Wheel Material | ||
Aluminum | Aluminum | - |
Spare Wheel Material | ||
Steel | Steel | - |
Electrical |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||
540 | 650 | - |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
175 | 130 | - |
Engine |
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
290 @ 6500 | 203 @ 5250 | - |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
255 @ 4000 | 237 @ 3000 | - |
Engine Type | ||
Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | - |
Displacement | ||
3.5 L/213 | 4.0L/245 | - |
Mileage |
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Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||
20 MPG | N/A | - |
Cruising Range - Hwy | ||
446.40 mi | 369.60 mi | - |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||
17 MPG | 17 MPG | - |
Cruising Range - City | ||
316.20 mi | 285.60 mi | - |
Estimated Battery Range | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||
24 MPG | 22 MPG | - |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||
N/A | - | - |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||
N/A | - | - |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||
N/A | - | - |
Suspension |
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Axle Type - Front | ||
- | Independent SLA | - |
Suspension Type - Rear | ||
- | 2-Stage Leaf Spring | - |
Suspension Type - Front | ||
- | Torsion Bar | - |
Suspension Type - Front | ||
Strut | - | - |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||
Multi-Link | - | - |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||
Strut | - | - |
Suspension Type - Rear | ||
Multi-Link | - | - |
Frame |
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Frame Type | ||
- | Boxed w/Single Channel | - |
Brakes |
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Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
Yes | Yes | - |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||
Yes | Yes | - |
Brake Type | ||
4-Wheel Disc | Power | - |
Brake ABS System | ||
4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | - |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
12.8 in | 12.0 x 0.39 in | - |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
12.8 in | 11.85 x 0.37 in | - |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||
N/A | - | - |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
N/A | - | - |
Fuel Tank |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
18.6 gal | 16.8 gal | - |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
N/A | - | - |
Steering |
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||
39.2 ft | 34.7 ft | - |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||
N/A | 37.8 ft | - |
Steering Type | ||
Rack-Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | - |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||
N/A | - | - |
Tires |
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Front Tire Size | ||
P245/60HR18 | P235/70R16 | - |
Rear Tire Size | ||
P245/60HR18 | P235/70R16 | - |
Spare Tire Size | ||
Compact | P235/70R16 | - |
Trailering |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
200 lbs | 294 lbs | - |
Maximum Trailering Capacity | ||
2000 lbs | N/A | - |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
2000 lbs | 2940 lbs | - |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
2000 lbs | - | - |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
200 lbs | - | - |
Weight Information |
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Base Curb Weight | ||
4443 lbs | N/A | - |
Gross Axle Weight Rating | ||
- | 5050.00 lbs | - |
Option Weight - Rear | ||
- | 0.00 lbs | - |
As Spec'd Curb Weight | ||
- | 3769.00 lbs | - |
Curb Weight | ||
N/A | 3769.00 lbs | - |
Curb Weight - Front | ||
N/A | 1998 lbs | - |
Curb Weight - Rear | ||
N/A | 1771 lbs | - |
Option Weight - Front | ||
- | 0.00 lbs | - |
Total Option Weight | ||
0.00 lbs | 0.00 lbs | - |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | ||
- | 4760.00 lbs | - |
As Spec'd Payload | ||
- | 991.00 lbs | - |
Gross Combined Wt Rating | ||
- | 7000 lbs | - |
Maximum Payload Capacity | ||
N/A | 991.00 lbs | - |
Dimensions |
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Height, Overall | ||
70 in | 68.4 in | - |
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | ||
N/A | 52.7 in | - |
Length, Overall | ||
198.3 in | N/A | - |
Ground Clearance, Front | ||
- | N/A | - |
Cargo Box Width @ Floor | ||
- | N/A | - |
Cab to End of Frame | ||
- | N/A | - |
Passenger Capacity | ||
7 | 5 | - |
Ground Clearance, Rear | ||
- | 6.7 in | - |
Wheelbase | ||
112.8 in | 101.8 in | - |
Front Shoulder Room | ||
61.5 in | 56.2 in | - |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | ||
N/A | 70.1 in | - |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||
78.9 in | 70.2 in | - |
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | ||
- | N/A | - |
Second Head Room | ||
40.6 in | 38.9 in | - |
Ground to Top of Load Floor | ||
- | 28.9 in | - |
Second Hip Room | ||
56.8 in | 43.6 in | - |
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | ||
43.8 ft³ | 35.5 ft³ | - |
Rear Door Opening Height | ||
N/A | 33.4 in | - |
Length, Overall w/rear bumper | ||
- | 180.4 in | - |
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | ||
- | N/A | - |
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | ||
N/A | 41.9 in | - |
Tailgate Width | ||
- | N/A | - |
Cargo Volume | ||
- | N/A | - |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | ||
N/A | 39.1 in | - |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | ||
- | N/A | - |
Second Shoulder Room | ||
61 in | 57.9 in | - |
Second Leg Room | ||
39.5 in | 36.6 in | - |
Step Up Height - Side | ||
- | N/A | - |
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | ||
80.7 ft³ | 71.4 ft³ | - |
Rear Door Opening Width | ||
N/A | 48.1 in | - |
Cargo Box (Area) Height | ||
N/A | 33.4 in | - |
Step Up Height - Front | ||
- | 20.7 in | - |
Front Hip Room | ||
57.3 in | 53.0 in | - |
Front Head Room | ||
41.4 in | 39.4 in | - |
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | ||
- | N/A | - |
Overhang, Front | ||
- | 34.6 in | - |
Front Leg Room | ||
42.9 in | 42.4 in | - |
Liftover Height | ||
N/A | - | - |
Track Width, Front | ||
67 in | - | - |
Track Width, Rear | ||
67 in | - | - |
Min Ground Clearance | ||
7.8 in | - | - |
Third Head Room | ||
37.8 in | - | - |
Third Leg Room | ||
32 in | - | - |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | ||
N/A | - | - |
Third Hip Room | ||
40.7 in | - | - |
Passenger Volume | ||
151.7 ft³ | - | - |
Third Shoulder Room | ||
50.8 in | - | - |
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | ||
21 ft³ | - | - |