Comparison - Ford Explorer ST 2021 - vs - Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2020

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Ford Explorer ST 2021

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

52,605

Updated:

25 Jan 2020

59,650

Updated:

02 Aug 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

7-speed dual-clutch

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.60gals

19.40gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Carbonized Gray Metallic

#4F453E

Star white Metallic Tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Atlas Blue Metallic

#0741D6

Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#4A1414

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Color:

Majestic Black Pearl

#1C252D

Gunmetal Metallic

#5F5E63

Lunar Silver Metallic

#A9A9A9

Modern Steel Metallic

#616267

Platinum White Pearl

#F4F4F4

Fathom Blue Pearl

#123969

Performance Red Pearl

#971C30

Canyon Bronze Metallic

#6D5247

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.

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 is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.

Pros
Wide range of powertrains
Good looks
Great active safety tech
Available hybrid
Quiet interio

Cons
Hybrid isn’t refined
Not a great value
Cramped third row
Clunky second row

By:

thecarconnection.com

New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.

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

For 2020, the MDX carries over without any changes to its appearance, mechanical components, or available features. The lineup continues to offer a gasoline and gas-electric hybrid model as well as a second-row bench that allows up to seven passengers or captain's chairs that seat up to six. However, Acura did increase the base price of the regular MDX and the Sport Hybrid by $100.

Pros
Entertaining to drive—for a three-row crossover, quick and smooth hybrid powertrain, standard driver assists.

Cons
Unremarkable passenger space, quirky touchscreen setup, options inflate the price.

By:

usnews.com

The 2020 Acura MDX is a stately three-row family crossover that has aged well.

PROS
Handsome looks
Confident power
Spread-out space
Good efficiency from hybrid
Standard active safety features

CONS
Pricey options packages
Top trims don’t feel quite as luxurious as we’d expect
Third row can be cramped for tall adults
Shallow cargo area

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Acura MDX Hybrid comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 7-speed automated manual.No significant changes for 2020.

Pros
Generous array of features and active driver aids for the money
Excellent all-wheel-drive system allows for sharp handling
Generous interior storage
Quiet, comfortable and spacious cabin

Cons
Cabin looks and feels less luxurious than those of some rivals
Adaptive cruise control can be slow to respond and abrupt when it does
Dual-screen infotainment system can be quite difficult to use
Handoff between all-electric and engine power is clunky

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

18.00mpg

26.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

24.00mpg

27.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.00L

Torque:

415ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

289ft-lbs

at 5 000rpm

Horsepower:

400hp

at 5 500rpm

321hp

at 6 300rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.40Feet

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

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

199.30in

196.20in

Width:

78.90in

77.70in

Height:

70.20in

67.40in

Ground Clearance:

8.30in

7.30in

Front Track:

66.90in

66.30in

Rear Track:

66.90in

66.30in

Wheel Base:

119.10in

111.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.70

38.10

Rear Head Room:

40.50

38.30

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

41.40in

Rear leg room:

39.00in

35.60in

Front Hip Room:

59.20in

57.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.80in

61.10in

Rear Hip Room:

59.10in

57.80in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.90in

59.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

87.80cu.ft

68.40cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5600lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.20cu.ft

15.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

14.90degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.00degrees

17.40degrees

Curb Weight:

4701.00lbs

4486.00lbs

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:

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

6 -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

8 -way power driver seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8 -way power passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Premium Leather

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Folding Center Armrest

Multi-Level Heating

Reclining rear seats

Manual folding split-bench third row seats

Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Three Zone Climate Control

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

USB With External Media Control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

11 Total Speakers

1 subwoofer(s)

529 Watts Stereo Output

Speed sensitive volume control

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

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:

Ventilated Front Disc

Front ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Rear Ventilated 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:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Post-collision safety system

Rear height adjustable headrests

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

LED headlamp

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Turn signal mirrors

Pre-Collision Safety System

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Airbag Deployment Notification

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance

Destination Download

Destination Guidance (Also Turn-By-Turn Navigation)

Options

Packages:

Smoker's Package

ST High-Performance Pack

Equipment Group 401A

Premium Technology Package

ST Street Pack

Exterior Options:

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rails

License Plate Bracket

Dual Panel Moonroof

Splash Guards

Roof-Rail Crossbars

Interior Options:

2nd Row Bench

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Cargo Area Management System

All-Weather Floor Mats W/Carpet Mats

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ebony, leather

#000000

Color:

Ebony, leather

#101010

Graystone, leather

#78756F

Parchment, leather

#CFC0A3

Espresso, leather

#473C38

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Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

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Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

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Options

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