2021 Ford Explorer mpg
Combined mpg, RWD
24mpg
- 21 city, 28 highway.
- Top 45% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 18 trims: 20 to 27 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Limited RWD | 3.3L 6cyl | RWD | 27 | 28 | 27 | N/A | N/A | $1,422 |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 23 | 26 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,536 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 23 | 26 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,536 |
| Limited HEV 4WD | 3.3L 6cyl | 4WD | 23 | 26 | 25 | 18.0 | 450 | $1,536 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | AWD | 23 | 26 | 25 | N/A | N/A | $1,536 |
| Platinum 4WD | 3.3L | 4WD | 23 | 26 | 25 | 18.0 to 20.2 | N/A | $1,536 |
| Platinum HEV 4WD | 3.3L 6cyl | 4WD | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20.2 | 505 | $1,536 |
| RWD | 2.3L 4cyl | RWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| XLT RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| Limited RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| AWD | 2.3L | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| XLT 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| Limited 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| Timberline 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 | 17.9 | 376 | $1,829 |
| ST 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 20.2 | 404 | $1,920 |
| King Ranch RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 20.2 | 404 | $1,920 |
| Platinum RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 20.2 | 404 | $1,920 |
| King Ranch 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | 20.2 | 404 | $1,920 |
Fuel cost
RWD, 24 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,600
- Per month
- $133
- Per mile
- 13.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $57.28
- Best mpg: Hybrid Limited RWD, 27 mpg. $1,422 a year.
- Top trim: King Ranch 4WD. $1,920 a year. $320 more than the RWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.6 | $11.43 |
| 300 miles | 10.7 | $34.29 |
| 500 miles | 17.9 | $57.14 |
| 1,000 miles | 35.7 | $114 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $116
- Per year
- $1,387
- Miles a month
- 867
RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 24 mpg good? Yes. Beats 52% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer | RWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2021 Ford Expedition | XL 4x2 | 19 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | L FWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Honda Pilot | LX 2WD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Freedom 4x2 | 21 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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