Ford Explorer vs Subaru Solterra (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$315

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Explorer Active RWD vs Solterra Premium AWD
Measure	Explorer	Solterra	Winner
MSRP + destination	$40,260	$39,945	About the same
Horsepower	300 hp	233 hp	Explorer
Torque	199 lb-ft	249 lb-ft	Solterra
MPG or MPGe	24 mpg	120 MPGe	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$1,600	$573	Solterra
EV range	N/A	278 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	85.3 cu ft	63.5 cu ft	Explorer
Cargo, seats up	46.0 cu ft	23.8 cu ft	Explorer
Rear legroom	38.3 in	35.3 in	Explorer
Front legroom	43.0 in	42.1 in	Explorer
Length	198.7 in	184.6 in	Not scored
Width	78.7 in	73.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,360 lb	4,395 lb	Not scored
Towing	5,000 lb	Not rated	N/A
Seats	6 to 7	5	N/A
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.3 in	Solterra
0-60 mph	6.5 s estimate	6.4 s estimate	About the same
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Explorer Active RWD $38,465	Solterra Premium AWD $38,495	$30
Solterra Premium AWD $38,495	Explorer Active w/100A Pkg RWD $38,465	$30

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Solterra costs $6,477 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Solterra wins.

Explorer wins if MPG weight is 3 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.