2020 Ford Explorer 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.2s
- ST 4WD, 400 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: top 27% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 29% of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.2 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $54,740 |
| Platinum 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 365 hp | 380 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.2 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $58,250 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,437 lb | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $37,085 |
| AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.2 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $34,765 |
| XLT 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.2 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,925 |
| Limited 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.2 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $50,380 |
| RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.8 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $32,765 |
| XLT RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.8 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $36,925 |
| Limited RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.8 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $48,380 |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl hybrid | 318 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.7 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $40,615 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 3.3L 6-cyl hybrid | 318 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.7 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $54,725 |
| Limited HEV 4WD | 3.3L 6-cyl hybrid | 318 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.7 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $55,050 |
| Hybrid Limited RWD | 3.3L 6-cyl hybrid | 318 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $52,530 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 6 | 300 hp | RWD | $32,765 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 3.3L 6-cyl hybrid | 4 | 318 hp | Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $40,615 | +$7,850 | $1,536 | -$64 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 400 hp | ST 4WD | $54,740 | +$14,125 | $1,920 | +$320 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 365 hp | Platinum 4WD | $58,250 | +$3,510 | $1,920 | +$320 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 13 | RWD | $32,765 | 5.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 300 hp, 24 mpg, $32,765. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Explorer by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Ford Explorer: 0.6 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2020 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | ST 4WD | Platinum 4WD |
| 0-60 | 5.2 s | 5.8 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 5,623 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 142 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 14.1 |
| MSRP | $54,740 | $77,085 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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