2025 Ford Explorer vs 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 97 to 69.1, on fuel & range, safety.
2025 Ford Explorer
The 2025 Ford Explorer is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Explorer RWD, is EPA-rated at 24 …
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Highla…
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
Clear winThe Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 97 to 69.1, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Grand Highlanderoverall 97 | 2025 Ford Exploreroverall 69.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 67.1 |
| Safetyw 4 | 94.8 | 70.6 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 97 | 69.1 |
Toyota Grand Highlander: model-level data · Ford Explorer: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Grand Highlander
Top recalls
- highElectrical System25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- minorEquipment26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Ford Explorer
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline24V634000 · 24 vehicles
- highSeats26V451000 · 387,911 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
- highSeat Belts26V159000 · 561 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
- highVisibility25V730000 · 56,841 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Grand Highlander | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Grand Highlander Hybrid | Explorer RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 36 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,750 | $2,600 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 97 to 69.1, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander scores 97 and the 2025 Ford Explorer 69.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. 2025 Ford Explorer: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 22 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.