Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - Porsche Macan Turbo 2021

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Average Price: 
$
45,765
Updated: 
21 May 2021
$
84,600
Updated: 
22 Sep 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
6
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.90gals
19.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
#FDFFFB
Agate Black Metallic
#303030
Iconic Silver Metallic
#C7CAD0
Forged Green Metallic
#374448
Carbonized Gray Metallic
#4F453E
Color: 
Black
#000000
Volcano Grey Metallic
#252625
Jet Black Metallic
#000000
White
#EFEFEF
Mamba Green Metallic
#F3F3F3
Carrara White Metallic
#F3F3F3
Dolomite Silver Metallic
#C3CDD3
Night Blue Metallic
#1D2738
Sapphire Blue Metallic
#004B80
Chalk
#C7C7BF
Carmine Red
#990033
Miami Blue
#007880
Mahogany Metallic
#330000

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

For 2021 New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.More affordable version of the Explorer ST debuts.Platinum trim is now available for the Hybrid model.New off-road-themed Timberline debuts midway through the model year.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By: 
edmunds.com

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, Off-road enthusiasts may find the new Timberline trim interesting; it features a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and more rugged exterior styling cues.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer's #16 ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 7.6 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 28 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good cargo capacity
Powerful engines
Plenty of features
Composed ride and handling

Cons
Low-rent interior
Second- and third-row seats less comfortable than in rivals
Upgraded infotainment system not much of an upgrade

By: 
usnews.com

For 2021 Wireless Apple CarPlay is now standard.

Pros
Quick acceleration regardless of engine choice
Most athletic and engaging SUV in the class
Surprisingly comfortable and composed ride
Easy to customize thanks to a long list of options

Cons
Less rear legroom and cargo capacity than many competitors
Options and packages boost the price quickly
Four-cylinder engine is much thirstier than those in rivals

By: 
edmunds.com

For 2021, the only notable update to the Macan Turbo is the addition of Apple CarPlay, which was previously absent. Otherwise, everything carries over unchanged except for the base price, which rises by $1000.

Pros
Thrilling twin-turbo V-6 powertrain,
clairvoyant handling characteristics,
unrivaled personalization options.

Cons
Some rivals are quicker and more powerful,
stingy back-seat space,
can easily cost six figures.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Porsche Macan is unranked in Luxury Compact SUVs due to missing safety data. Currently, the Porsche Macan's overall score is not available, though its Critics' Rating, Performance score, and Interior score are based on our evaluation of 42 pieces of research and data.

Pros
Exceptional handling and ride
Muscular engine lineup
Quality cabin materials
Intuitive touch screen

Cons
High base price for the class
Snug rear seats and undersized cargo area

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Fuel consumption urban 12.2 l/100 km - Fuel consumption non-urban 8.4 l/100 km
Fuel Economy City USA: 
20.00mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
27.00mpg
21.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.30L
2.90L
Torque: 
310ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
405ft-lbs
at 1 800rpm
Horsepower: 
300hp
at 5 500rpm
434hp
at 5 700rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.30Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
Rear Parking Sensors
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
198.80in
184.50in
Width: 
78.90in
76.20in
Height: 
69.90in
64.00in
Ground Clearance: 
7.40in
Front Track: 
64.70in
Rear Track: 
65.10in
Wheel Base: 
119.10in
110.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.70
Rear Head Room: 
40.50
Front Leg Room: 
43.00in
Rear leg room: 
39.00in
Front Hip Room: 
59.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
59.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
87.80cu.ft
52.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5300lbs
4409lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.20cu.ft
17.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
21.00degrees
18.50degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.00degrees
25.30degrees
Curb Weight: 
4430.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Heated Mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
4 -Way Power Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
14 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Leather
14 -Way Power Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Multi-Level Heating
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
6 Total Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Memory Card Slot
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
14 Total Speakers
USB Connection
665 Watts Stereo Output
Bose Premium Brand Speakers
1 Subwoofer(S)
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 In.
20 X 10.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All Terrain Tires
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags
Emergency Braking Preparation
Front, Rear And Third Row Head Airbags
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
LED Headlamp
Cornering Lights

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 800A
Smoker's Package
Interior Package W/Deviated Stitching And Deviated Seat Centers
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Sport Chrono Package
Premium Package Plus
Exterior Options: 
Outfitters Cargo - MegaWarrior
Roof-Rail Crossbars
Outfitters Bike - Front Loader
Outfitters Cargo - Skybox
Splash Guards
Dual Panel Moonroof
Wheel Lock Kit
License Plate Bracket
LED-Matrix Design Headlights In Black W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
Clear Taillights
Thermally & Noise Insulated Glass
LED-Matrix Design Headlights W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
Summer Tires For 19" Alloy Wheels
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Satin Platinum
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Exterior Color
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Jet Black Metallic
19" Macan Sport Wheels
19" Macan Design Wheels
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" Sport Classic Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" RS Spyder Design Wheels
Sport Exhaust System W/Sport Tailpipes In Black
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Satin Platinum
21" Sport Classic Wheels
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Exterior Color
Exterior Package In Black W/SportDesign Package
Panoramic Roof System
Extended Exterior Package In Black
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation Painted
Model Designation In Exterior Color
Model Designation On Doors In Black
Model Designation On Doors In Silver
Roof Rails In Aluminum Finish
Model Designation In High Gloss Black
"PORSCHE" Logo In Black And Deletion Of Model Designation
Summer Tires For 20" Alloy Wheels
Trailer Hitch W/O Tow Ball
Side Blades In Brilliant Silver
Running Boards
Side Blades In Carbon Fiber
Model Designation On Doors In Red
Model Designation On Doors In Aurum
Under Door Puddle Light Projectors
Deletion Of Model Designation
SportDesign Exterior Mirrors In High Gloss Black
Window Trim In High Gloss Black
Air Intake Grilles Painted In High Gloss Black
Side Blades In High Gloss Black
Door Handles In High Gloss Black
Roof Rails In High Gloss Black
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation In High Gloss Black
"PORSCHE" Logo And Model Designation In Satin Black
Fuel Cap In Aluminum Look Finish
SportDesign Package In Black W/O Side Skirts
SportDesign Package W/O Side Skirts
Stainless Steel Skid Plate (Front And Rear)
Auto-Dimming Mirrors
Porsche Entry & Drive
Interior Options: 
Cargo Mat
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System
18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats W/Memory Package
Instrument Dials In Garnet Red
Deviated Leather Seat Centers
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Garnet Red
Ionizer
Fire Extinguisher
Interior Trim Painted In Exterior Color
Smoking Package
Heated Windshield
Interior Trim In High Gloss Black
Extended Dashboard Trim In Leather
Seat Console In Leather
Sun Visors In Leather
Interior Trim In Deviated Leather
Steering Column Casing In Leather
Reversible Loadspace Mat W/Deviated Leather Edging And Sill Protection
Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Deviated Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Air Vent Slats In Leather
Seat Belts In Garnet Red
Seat Heating (Front And Rear)
Instrument Dials In Mojave Beige
Seat Ventilation (Front)
Seat Belts In Agate Grey
Seat Belts In Mojave Beige
Seat Belts In Pebble Grey
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Brushed Aluminum
Seat Belts In Espresso
Vehicle Key Painted W/Key Pouch In Leather
Interior Trim In Carbon Fiber
Instrument Dials In White
Personalized Carbon Fiber Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Porsche Crest On Headrests (Front And Rear)
Owner's Manual Wallet In Leather
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Owner's Manual Wallet In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel In Alcantara
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In White
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Mojave Beige
Center Console Armrest W/Porsche Crest
Gear Selector In Aluminum
Compass Display On Dashboard W/Porsche Off-Road Precision App
Center Console Armrest W/Model Logo
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Dark Walnut
Interior Trim In Anthracite Chestnut W/Aluminum Inlay
Interior Trim In Dark Walnut
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber
Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
Smartphone Compartment
Cargo Management System
Sunblind For Rear Side Windows
Air Vent Slats Painted
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Anthracite Chestnut
Porsche Crest On Headrests (Front)
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Brushed Aluminum

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Cypress, leatherette
#556C75
Color: 
Black, leather
#000000
Black/Garnet Red, leather
#993333
Agate Gray, leather
#333333
Black/Mojave Beige, leather
#C3A886
Agate Gray/Pebble Gray, leather
#333333
Espresso, premium leather
#2B2220