Your car comparison
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 | ||
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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 | ||
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Medium Light Stone |
Charcoal Medium Tan |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||
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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 | - | - |