Comparison - Ford Bronco Sport Badlands 2021 - vs - Ford Explorer Platinum 2020

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Ford Bronco Sport Badlands 2021

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Make:

Ford

Model:

Bronco Sport

Explorer

Average Price:

32,660

Updated:

28 Dec 2020

58,250

Updated:

19 Sep 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

16.00gals

21.80gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Oxford White

#E4E4E4

Rapid red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

iconic silver metallic

#C7CAD0

shadow black metallic

#242424

Kodiak Brown Metallic

#6F3C2B

Alto blue metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#354A55

Carbonized Gray metallic

#4F453E

Area 51

#687580

Cactus Gray

#9BA29D

Cyber Orange metallic Tri-coat

#FBB23C

Color:

Magnetic Gray Metallic

#727476

Star White Metallic Tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Blue Diamond Metallic

#264154

Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#4A1414

Lucid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Silver Spruce Metallic

#B1BBB1

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The Bronco Sport is an all-new model that's intended to serve as a smaller alternative to the larger Bronco. Although neither Ford has been officially revealed, we've heard lots of rumors and seen a lot of spy photos. The most recent images appear to show a production-ready Bronco Sport before its official debut in April, which is expected to follow the big Bronco's reveal date.

By:

caranddriver.com

A new off-road capable SUV based on the Ford Escape.

Pros
More all-terrain capabilities than your typical SUV
Smart features for both adventures and everyday use
Lots of customization options

Cons
Rugged styling
Three-cylinder base engine is likely pretty weak
Last-generation infotainment system

By:

edmunds.com

The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport carves out a new all-terrain niche for one of the most beloved off-road names in auto history.

Pros
Smart echoes of the past
Strong turbo-4 power
Off-road potential
Hybrid to come
Good-looking—and a good value

Cons
Light on towing capacity
More Bronco II than Sport?

By:

thecarconnection.com

The Ford Explorer is fully redesigned for 2020.Part of the sixth Explorer generation introduced for 2020.The 2020 Ford Explorer comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.

Pros
Increased passenger space and cargo room
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Additional tech and driver assistance features

Cons
Maximum seating capacity is seven, and most are equipped to seat six
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Interior materials could be better in the higher trims
Not enough USB ports

By:

edmunds.com

The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect.

Pros
Great ride and handling
Attractive profile, styling
Soft, nicely detailed cabin
Quiet interior

Cons
Cramped third row
Sluggish/drab infotainment
Hybrid emphasizes capability, not mpg

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Ford Explorer ranked #18 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 11 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Impressive standard safety and tech features
Broad, airy cabin
Lots of cargo space
Lineup of powerful, refined engines

Cons
Bland interior in lower trims
So-so upgraded infotainment system

By:

usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

18.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

24.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

3.00L

Torque:

275ft-lbs

at 3 000rpm

380ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

245hp

at 5 500rpm

365hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

172.70in

198.80in

Width:

74.30in

78.90in

Height:

71.40in

70.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.20in

Front Track:

63.40in

66.90in

Rear Track:

62.80in

66.90in

Wheel Base:

105.10in

119.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.50

38.90

Rear Head Room:

41.70

38.20

Front Leg Room:

42.40in

43.00in

Rear leg room:

36.90in

39.00in

Front Hip Room:

55.20in

59.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.30in

61.80in

Rear Hip Room:

53.40in

59.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.60in

61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

65.20cu.ft

87.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

2200lbs

5600lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

32.50cu.ft

18.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3707.00lbs

4727.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Power Windows with Driver's Front One-Touch Down (Driver's Only)

Privacy Glass - 2nd Row Side and Liftgate

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Premium Cloth

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

8-way Power Driver seat

6 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Premium Leather

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Second-Row, 60/40 Split-Fold-Flat

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Folding center armrest

Folding Rear Seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Independent MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar, twin-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Independent double lateral link semi-trailing arms with stabilizer bar, springs and hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control with rear air duct

Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Available Option)

Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)

Front and Rear Map Lights

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

6 speakers

B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 10-Speakers and subwoofer (Available Option)

Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System with Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, Sirius XM™ Traffic with Travel Link® (Available Option)

SYNC with Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System

SYNC®3 voice-activated technology with an 8-inch capacitive touchscreen with swipe capability

Smart-Charging USB Ports - Four (4) - USB A: 1 Frt/Rear and USB C: 1 Frt/Rear

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

USB With External Media Control

Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

USB With External Media Control

6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete) yes

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Rear disc brakes

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Post-Collision Braking

Engine Block Heater

Safety Canopy® System - Front and Second Row Safety Canopy® Side Curtain with Rollover Sensor

Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children

SOS Post-Crash Alert System

Belt-Minder® (Front and Second Row)

SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System

Front 180-Degree Camera with Split View and Washer

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

LED Headlamp

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

4-Wheel ABS

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Badlands Package

Equipment Group 400A

Equipment Group 600A

Premium Technology Package

Exterior Options:

235/65R17 Falken Wildpeak All-Terrain Tires

Front And Rear Splash Guards

Front License Plate Bracket

17" Carbonized Low Gloss Gray Painted Aluminum Wheels

Off-Road Roof Rail Crossbars

Class II Trailer Tow Package W/Trailer Sway Control

21" Premium Aluminum Wheels

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rack Crossbars

License Plate Bracket

Splash Guards

Interior Options:

Front And Rear Floor Liners W/Carpet Mats

Cargo Management System

Cargo Mat

All-Weather Floor Mats

2nd Row Bench

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Rear Cargo Well Protector

Smokers Kit W/Element

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ebony/Active Orange, premium cloth

#453827

Ebony/Area 51, premium cloth

#363637

Ebony/Roast, leather

#4A362A

Color:

Ebony, premium leather

#000000

Light Sandstone, premium leather

#CACBB4

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Comparison - Ford Bronco Sport Badlands 2021 - vs - Ford Explorer Platinum 2020

General

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Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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