Car A
Ford Explorer ST
A 7-seat, power-rich family model with useful cargo space, the Explorer ST suits large families and road trips. Expect quick acceleration but higher fuel use and less city-friendly manners.
Ford Explorer ST
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Ford Expedition XLT
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Car B
Ford Expedition XLT
With seating for eight and strong power, the Ford Expedition XLT suits large families and long highway trips. Limited cargo space with all seats up and higher fuel use make it less appealing for city routines.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
84
/
75
City
23
/
24
Budget / value
44
/
47
Road trip
67
/
66
Performance
30
/
30
Cargo
46
/
32
Practical
54
/
48
Premium
42
/
41
Winter
40
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer ST · Orange = Ford Expedition XLT
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Ford Explorer ST
Ford Expedition XLT
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Ford Explorer ST
- Quick acceleration and strong passing power from a twin‑turbo V6 (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, 400 hp).
- Seats 7 with a 595 L trunk, accommodating family gear on long trips.
- Ranks strongly for horsepower and safety among key metrics.
- High torque (563 Nm) and 200 km/h top speed support confident highway cruising.
- Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km is on the thirsty side.
- Less suited to city driving per its usage profile.
- Not aimed at track-style performance despite the power.
- Price around 58,000 may stretch some budgets.
Ford Expedition XLT
- Eight seats suit large families and group travel
- 400 hp and 6.0 s 0–100 km/h aid confident merging and passing
- Road‑trip oriented, with comfortable passenger capacity and highway pace
- Prioritizes reliability and safety in its focus
- 310 L cargo space with all seats up limits luggage for big trips
- 12 L/100 km combined consumption raises running costs
- Less suited to city driving
- Not aimed at performance driving despite high output
Verdict
Pick Ford Explorer ST if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Explorer ST is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Ford Expedition XLT if…
Performance & capability
Ford Expedition XLT is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.