2024 Ford Explorer 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- XLT RWD, 300 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 108 of 184 SUVs (2024).
- Horsepower: top 39% of 184 SUVs (2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLT RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $38,670 |
| Base 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,860 |
| XLT 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $40,670 |
| ST-Line RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $46,455 |
| Limited RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $47,520 |
| ST-Line 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $48,455 |
| Timberline 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $49,430 |
| Limited 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $49,520 |
| RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,437 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.6 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $36,860 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,437 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $44,335 |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $47,165 |
| ST RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $50,105 |
| ST 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $52,105 |
| King Ranch RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $54,625 |
| Platinum RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $54,770 |
| King Ranch 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $56,625 |
| Platinum 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $56,770 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 9 | 300 hp | RWD | $36,860 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 6 | 400 hp | ST RWD | $50,105 | +$13,245 | $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 | 16 | RWD | $36,860 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 300 hp, 24 mpg, $36,860. 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.
2024 Ford Expedition: 0.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Ford Expedition.
| Measure | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | XLT RWD | Timberline 4WD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 5.4 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 440 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,437 lb | 5,623 lb |
| hp per ton | 135 | 157 |
| lb per hp | 14.8 | 12.8 |
| MSRP | $38,670 | $71,805 |
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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