Compare Ford Explorer ST vs XLT

$32,925 - $54,600

Price range (MSRP)

Ford Explorer For Sale

21/28 mpg

City/Hwy

300 hp

Horsepower

8.3

Ford Explorer Review and Specs

What are the differences between the Ford Explorer ST and XLT?

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

Engine

2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Four-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 18 MPG

Hwy: 24 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 21 MPG

Hwy: 28 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.6 gallons

Seating Capacity

6 seater

Seating Capacity

6 seater

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

400 hp @ 5500 rpm

300 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

415 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Four-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,701 lbs

4,345 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

5,600 lbs

5,300 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

20 MPG

24 MPG

City

18 MPG

21 MPG

Highway

24 MPG

28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.9 Tons/yr

7.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.6 gallons

Cruising Range City

334.8 miles

390.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

446.4 miles

520.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

198.8 in

Height

70.2 in

Max Width

78.9 in

Front Width

66.9 in

Rear Width

66.9 in

Wheelbase

119.1 in

Ground Clearance

8.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

6 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

43 in

Front Seat Headroom

40.7 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

61.8 in

Front Seat Hip Room

59.2 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

39 in

Rear Seat Headroom

40.5 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

61.9 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

59.1 in

Third Row Leg Room

32.2 in

Third Row Headroom

38.9 in

Third Row Shoulder Room

54.6 in

Third Row Hip Room

40.9 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

87.8 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

47.9 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

18.2 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

20" x 8"

18" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

20" x 8"

18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P255/55VR20

P255/65HR18

Rear Tire

P255/55VR20

P255/65HR18

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Agate Black Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic

Agate Black Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Oxford White
Stone Gray Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

Infinite Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Not Available

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Entertainment System

Optional

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Not Available

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Comfort

Navigation System

Standard

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Optional

Automatic Parking

Standard

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Not Available

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Not Available

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Compare Ford Explorer ST vs XLT

Overview

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary