2025 Ford Explorer 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.1s
- ST-Line 4WD, 300 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: top 37% of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: top 42% of 185 SUVs (2025).
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-Line 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,457 lb | 135 | 14.9 | 5.1 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $47,020 |
| ST 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $56,770 |
| Active 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,457 lb | 135 | 14.9 | 5.5 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $42,050 |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,457 lb | N/A | N/A | 5.5 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $47,185 |
| Platinum 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,457 lb | 135 | 14.9 | 5.9 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $54,525 |
| Active RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,457 lb | 135 | 14.9 | 6.1 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $40,050 |
| ST-Line RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,457 lb | 135 | 14.9 | 6.1 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $45,020 |
| Platinum RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,457 lb | 135 | 14.9 | 6.1 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $52,525 |
| ST RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $54,770 |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $49,515 |
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 | 6 | 300 hp | Active RWD | $40,050 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 400 hp | ST RWD | $54,770 | +$14,720 | $1,829 | +$229 |
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 | 9 | Active RWD | $40,050 | 5.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Active RWD: 300 hp, 24 mpg, $40,050. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $44,815 | 5.7 s |
| MINI Countryman | Cooper SE ALL4 | 308 hp | 27 mpg | $45,200 | 4.7 s |
Explorer by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Ford Expedition: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Ford Expedition.
| Measure | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2025 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | ST-Line 4WD | Active 4WD |
| 0-60 | 5.1 s | 5.0 s |
| Basis | Online | Online |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 400 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,457 lb | 5,668 lb |
| hp per ton | 135 | 141 |
| lb per hp | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| MSRP | $47,020 | $65,400 |
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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