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2026 Ford Explorer vs 2026 Toyota 4Runner

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 24 MPG vs 23 MPG combined — Ford Explorer is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2800 vs $2950 — Ford Explorer saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Ford Explorer 2026 Toyota 4Runner
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveRear-Wheel DrivePart-time 4-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic (S8)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.32.4
City MPG2023
Highway MPG2924
Combined MPG2423
Annual Fuel Cost$2800$2950
CO₂ (g/mile)377.0380.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/105/10
EPA GHG Score5/105/10
Overall Safety4/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover3/5
🚗 2026 Ford Explorer

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Toyota 4Runner

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 23 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Part-time 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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