2020 Ford Explorer range per tank
Combined range, AWD
442 miles per tank
- Tank
- 19.2 gal
- 23 mpg combined
- Highway range
- 518 miles
- City range
- 384 miles
- Fill-up
- $83.52
Regular price shown. Premium costs more.
- Every trim
- 442 to 465 miles
- 4 of 13 trims rated
- Class rank
- Top 31%
- 128 SUVs (2020)
Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026).
Miles per tank by trim
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differ
| Trim | Engine | Tank, gal | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined mpg | City, mi | Hwy, mi | Combined, mi | Fill-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited HEV 4WD | 3.3L 6cyl | 18.6 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 428 | 484 | 465 | $80.91 |
| XLT RWD | 2.3L | 19.2 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 403 | 538 | 461 | $83.52 |
| Limited RWD | 2.3L | 19.2 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 403 | 538 | 461 | $83.52 |
| AWD | 2.3L | 19.2 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 384 | 518 | 442 | $83.52 |
| RWD | 2.3L 4cyl | 18.6 to 19.2 | 21 | 28 | 24 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| XLT 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 18.6 to 19.2 | 20 | 27 | 23 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Not listed | 23 | 26 | 25 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Limited 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 18.6 to 19.2 | 20 | 27 | 23 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hybrid Limited RWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Not listed | 27 | 29 | 28 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Not listed | 23 | 26 | 25 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| ST 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 18.6 to 21.8 | 18 | 24 | 20 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Platinum 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 18.6 to 21.8 | 18 | 24 | 20 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Tank size not listed for 8 trims.
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Explorer | AWD | 442 miles per tank |
| 2020 Ford Expedition | XL 4WD | 448 miles per tank |
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | L FWD | 407 miles per tank |
| 2020 Honda Pilot | LX 2WD | 429 miles per tank |
| 2020 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | 430 miles per tank |
| 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Laredo 4x2 | 517 miles per tank |
| 2020 Nissan Pathfinder | S 2WD | 449 miles per tank |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Real range differs.
Tank size from maker specs. Usable volume is less.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ
Gas price: U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. regular, week of Oct 5, 2026. EIA weekly prices