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Explorer returns 24 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for F-Pace MHEV — 3 mpg higher combined economy.
Explorer has an estimated primary-fuel bill 1,100 USD/year lower than F-Pace MHEV. That is about 92 USD less per month at 15,000 miles a year.
Specifications side by side
Engine & performance
Engine & performance
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Jaguar F-Pace MHEV
Power
300 hp
Not available
Engine displacement
2.3 L
Not available
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-Wheel Drive
Transmission
10-speed automatic
Automatic (S8)
Fuel economy & energy
Fuel economy & energy
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Jaguar F-Pace MHEV
Combined fuel economy
24 mpg Advantage
21 mpg
Fuel tank
17.9 gal
Not available
Fuel
Gasoline
Premium
Dimensions & practicality
Dimensions & practicality
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Jaguar F-Pace MHEV
Cargo — all seats in use
16.3 cu ft
28 cu ft
Cargo — behind front seats
85.8 cu ft
Not available
Passenger volume
152.9 cu ft
Not available
Towing capacity
5,000 lb
Not available
Ground clearance
7.6 in
8.4 in
Base / estimated curb weight
4,303 lb
4,182 lb
Gross weight limit
Not available
5,291 lb
Front track
66.9 in
64.6 in
Rear track
66.9 in
65 in
Drag coefficient (Cd)
Not available
0.32
Length
198.7 in
186.9 in
Width
78.9 in
81.5 in
Height
69.6 in
64.7 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
113.1 in
Seating options
6 or 7, depending on second-row seating
Not available
Price & running costs
Price & running costs
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Jaguar F-Pace MHEV
Annual primary-fuel cost
2,800 USD/year Advantage
3,900 USD/year
EPA fuel costs assume 15,000 mi a year and 55% city driving. Prices are original MSRP.
Safety
2025 Ford Explorer
Top Safety Pick + — only vehicles built after June 2025
3 tests: Good
Test results & tested models
Small overlap front
Good
Moderate overlap front — updated test
Good
Side — updated test
Good
The award applies only to vehicles built after June 2025; model year alone does not establish eligibility. Small overlap applies to 2020-2026 vehicles built after May 2020 and used a 2020 XLT 4WD. Updated moderate overlap applies to 2022-2026 and used a 2022 XLT 4WD. Updated side applies to 2020-2026 and used a 2022 XLT 4WD. Headlight ratings vary by equipment and are excluded.