Comparison - Land Rover Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic HSE 2019 - vs - Ford Explorer Platinum 2020

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Average Price: 
$
74,000
Updated: 
02 Jan 2018
$
58,250
Updated: 
19 Sep 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2020
Total Seating: 
5
6
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.60gals
21.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Firenze Red (Metallic)
#8F1015
Aruba (Premium Metallic)
#CFC8B8
Byron Blue (Metallic
#4E607A
Kaikoura Stone Metallic
#8B796F
Silicon Silver (Premium Metallic)
#838280
Yulong White (Metallic)
#C2CBDA
Santorini Black (Metallic)
#37383C
Carpathian Grey (Premium Metallic)
#535057
Narvik Black
#1D1D1D
Indus Silver Metallic
#A6A6A6
Corris Grey Metallic
#5C5B5F
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 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar sets new SUV style benchmarks with its captivating body and exquisite interior.

Pros
Gorgeous shape
Adjustable and capable air suspension
Modern and sleek interior
Opulent interior...
…made better by extra-cost cloth fabric

Cons
Six figures for a mid-size SUV is a thing now
Engines feel old now
Big wheels = tough ride
Did someone say more for cloth?
Just enough second-row space

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranked #12 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 13 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Refined, energetic performance
Excellent fuel economy
Sophisticated cabin with high-quality materials
High-tech, responsive infotainment system

Cons
No potent V8 engine option
Questionable reliability

By: 
usnews.com

The lovely Velar's sophomore year is marked by some slight tweaks to its available content and a larger, 21.6-gallon fuel tank. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available for the first time and are bundled together in the Smartphone Pack package and the Velar's Premium Textile interior upholstery can now be ordered as a standalone option.

PROS
Stunning to behold,
functional cargo area,
upscale interior materials.

CONS
Touchscreen-everything interior takes getting used to,
so-so powertrains, top-shelf models are pricey.

By: 
caranddriver.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
18.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
24.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
3.00L
Torque: 
332ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
380ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
380hp
at 6 500rpm
365hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.10Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
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: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Driver Assisted Parking Assist
Leather And Simulated Alloy Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel
Automatic Parking Assist

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
188.90in
198.80in
Width: 
80.00in
78.90in
Height: 
65.60in
70.20in
Ground Clearance: 
9.90in
8.20in
Front Track: 
64.70in
66.90in
Rear Track: 
65.50in
66.90in
Wheel Base: 
113.10in
119.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.10
38.90
Rear Head Room: 
38.00
38.20
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
43.00in
Rear leg room: 
37.20in
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: 
70.00cu.ft
87.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5512lbs
5600lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
34.40cu.ft
18.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
27.20degrees
21.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
29.10degrees
22.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4471.00lbs
4727.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

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

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
18 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
18 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Driver Cooled Seat
Massaging
Passenger Cooled Seat
Premium Leather
2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
2 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
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
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Reclining Rear Seats
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: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
four-corner electronic air suspension system
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
1 Subwoofer(S)
Meridian Premium Brand Speakers
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
17 Total Speakers
825 Watts Stereo Output
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
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 In.
20 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
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: 
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
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: 
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
LED Headlamp
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Pre-Collision Safety System
Post-Collision Safety System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
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: 
Smartphone Pack
Basic Interior Protection & Storage Pack
On/Off Road Package
Premium Rear Seat Convenience Pack
Drive Assist Package
Wheel Protection Pack - Black Locks
Styling Accent Pack
Premium Interior Protection & Storage Pack
Convenience Package
Smoker's Package
Interior Premium Textile Package
Basic Rear Seat Convenience Pack
R-Dynamic Black Exterior Package
North American Tow Package
Exterior Protection Pack
Care Care Kit
Climate Package
Wheel Protection Pack - Chrome Locks
Equipment Group 600A
Premium Technology Package
Exterior Options: 
18" Full Size Spare Wheel
22" Split 9-Spoke 'Style 9007' Wheels W/Diamond Turned Finish
21" Full Size Spare Wheel
22" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7015' Wheels
Reduced Section Alloy Spare Wheel
Tow Hitch Receiver/Electrics Without Deployable Side Steps
21" Split 5-Spoke 'Style 5047' Wheels W/Diamond Turned Finish
Summer Tires
Deployable Side Steps W/Tow Hitch Receiver And Electrics
19" 5-Spoke 'Style '5046' Wheels W/Satin Dark Grey Finish
Remove Derivative And/Or Engine Badge
Tow Hitch Receiver/Electrics W/Deployable Side Steps
20" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7014' Wheels
Silver Roof Rails
18" 10-Spoke 'Style 1021' Wheels
SVO Special Effect Paint
19" Full Size Spare Wheel
Deployable Side Steps Without Tow Hitch Receiver/Electrics
SVO Ultra Metallic Paint
Tow Hitch Receiver
Black Roof Rails
22" Full Size Spare Wheel
Heated Windshield
18" 15-Spoke 'Style 1022' Wheels
Fixed Rear Recovery Eye
21" Split 5-Spoke 'Style 5047' Wheels
20" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7014' Wheels W/Gloss Black Finish
20" Full Size Spare Wheel
22" Split 7-Spoke 'Style 7015' Wheels W/Gloss Black Finish
20" 10-Spoke 'Style 1032' Wheels W/Satin Dark Grey Finish
22" Split 9-Spoke 'Style 9007' Wheels
Surround Camera System
21" 10-Spoke 'Style 1033' Wheels W/Gloss Black Finish
19" 5-Spoke 'Style '5046' Wheels
21" Premium Aluminum Wheels
Wheel Lock Kit
Roof Rack Crossbars
License Plate Bracket
Splash Guards
Interior Options: 
Head-Up Display
20-Way Heated & Cooled Massaging Front Seats W/Heated Rear Seats & Driver & Passenger Memory
Chrome IP End Caps
Suedecloth Headliner Material
Configurable Ambient Interior Lighting
Meridian 1600 Watt Signature Surround Sound System
Illuminated Front And Rear Side Door Metal Treadplates
Power Plus
Power Pro
Light Oyster Headliner
Illuminated Metal Loadspace Scuff Plate
Full Extended Leather Upgrade
Loadspace Storage Rails
8" Rear Seat Entertainment
Premium Carpet Mats
Heated Steering Wheel
Premium Textile And Suedecloth Seats
Sirius XM Satellite & HD Radio
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: 
Vintage Tan/Ebony, premium leather
#AB7247
Dapple Grey/Ebony, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
#343539
Dapple Grey/Light Oyster, premium cloth/sueded microfiber
#E5E5E5
Ebony, premium leather
#08090D
Eclipse/Ebony, premium leather
#42464E
Acorn, premium leather
#CCBCA4
Light Oyster, premium leather
#8D8B82
Light Oyster/Ebony, premium leather
#E6DCCA
Color: 
Ebony, premium leather
#000000
Light Sandstone, premium leather
#CACBB4