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

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

45,765

Updated:

21 May 2021

84,600

Updated:

22 Sep 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

7-speed dual-clutch

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

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

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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

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

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)

Turning Circle:

39.30Feet

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:

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

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

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

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

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:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

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

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

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:

Diameter:

R18

Width:

295.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R20

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 Disc Brakes

Front Ventilated Disc Brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear Ventilated 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:

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

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

General

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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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