2025 Ford Explorer vs 2025 Toyota Sequoia
The Toyota Sequoia wins clearly, 94.3 to 65.4, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range.
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 Sequoia
The 2025 Toyota Sequoia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sequoia 2WD, is EPA-rated at …
2025 Toyota Sequoia
Clear winThe Toyota Sequoia wins clearly, 94.3 to 65.4, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Sequoiaoverall 94.3 | 2025 Ford Exploreroverall 65.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91.4 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 96.4 | 39.5 |
| 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 | 94.3 | 65.4 |
Toyota Sequoia: 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 Sequoia
Top recalls
- minorEquipment26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V657000 · 393,838 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 Sequoia | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sequoia 2WD | Explorer RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,850 | $2,600 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The Toyota Sequoia wins clearly, 94.3 to 65.4, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Sequoia scores 94.3 and the 2025 Ford Explorer 65.4. 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 Sequoia or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
2025 Toyota Sequoia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 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.