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2026 Toyota 4Runner vs 2026 Ford Explorer

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 23 MPG vs 24 MPG combined — Ford Explorer is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2950 vs $2800 — Ford Explorer saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Toyota 4Runner 2026 Ford Explorer
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DrivePart-time 4-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic 10-spd
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.42.3
City MPG2320
Highway MPG2429
Combined MPG2324
Annual Fuel Cost$2950$2800
CO₂ (g/mile)380.0377.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/105/10
EPA GHG Score5/105/10
Overall Safety4/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover3/5
🚗 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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🚗 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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