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Explorer returns 24 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for Wrangler 4dr 4WD — 3 mpg higher combined economy.
Explorer has an estimated primary-fuel bill 400 USD/year lower than Wrangler 4dr 4WD. That is about 33 USD less per month at 15,000 miles a year.
Specifications side by side
Engine & performance
Engine & performance
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4dr 4WD
Power
300 hp
Not available
Engine displacement
2.3 L
Not available
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-Wheel Drive
Transmission
10-speed automatic
Automatic 8-spd
Fuel economy & energy
Fuel economy & energy
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4dr 4WD
Combined fuel economy
24 mpg Advantage
21 mpg
Fuel tank
17.9 gal
Not available
Fuel
Gasoline
Regular
Dimensions & practicality
Dimensions & practicality
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4dr 4WD
Cargo — all seats in use
16.3 cu ft
Not available
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
Not available
Base / estimated curb weight
4,303 lb
Not available
Front track
66.9 in
Not available
Rear track
66.9 in
Not available
Length
198.7 in
Not available
Width
78.9 in
Not available
Height
69.6 in
Not available
Wheelbase
119.1 in
Not available
Seating options
6 or 7, depending on second-row seating
Not available
Price & running costs
Price & running costs
Specification
2025 Ford Explorer
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4dr 4WD
Annual primary-fuel cost
2,800 USD/year Advantage
3,200 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.