2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2024 Subaru Solterra Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,755 to $59,200
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Solterra

2024 Subaru
Solterra

MSRP*: $44,995 to $51,995
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 63.5 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 215-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 215 hp
Towing Capacity 5,300 - 5,600 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 198.8 in 184.6 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 73.2 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 42.1 in
Rear 35.3 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in
Front 38.6 - 38.8 in
Rear 37.1 - 38.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Subaru Solterra. The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Solterra.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Explorer will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Solterra.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much wider than the Subaru Solterra, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Solterra.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer greatly out-muscles the Subaru Solterra.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Explorer does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Solterra.

Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Solterra, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.