2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Honda CR-V

Vehicle Comparison

    
  2025 Ford Explorer 2025 Honda CR-V
Engine Power 400 hp @ 5,500 rpm 190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine Torque 415 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm 179 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Engine Displacement 3.0 l 1.5 l
Engine Configuration v6 Inline 4
Transmission 10-speed automatic Continuously variable-speed automatic
Seating Capacity 6 5

There's an Explorer for Everyone

2025 Explorer® Active®

300 hp 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine*

Ford CoPilot360® Assist+

Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane-Centering

First-Row Heated Seats

Optional equipment and extra cost color option shown.

*Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.

2025 Explorer® ST-Line

Ford BlueCruise-Equipped Hands-Free Highway Driving

300 hp 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine*

Durable ActiveX® Seating Material With Red Stitching

20" Wheels

Optional equipment and extra cost color option shown.

*Available Feature. Equipped Ford vehicles come with either a complimentary trial period or an included duration, after which purchase of a BlueCruise subscription is required. Modem activation is required for subscription purchase and for initial activation of BlueCruise (for pre-2024 model year vehicles). See ford.com/bluecruise for details. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driver's attention, judgment or need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations.

2025 Explorer® Platinum

Ford BlueCruise-Equipped Hands-Free Highway Driving*

Ford CoPilot360® Assist+

Heated and Ventilated Front row Leather Seats

Second-Row Heated Leather Seats

Panoramic Vista Roof®

*Available Feature. Equipped Ford vehicles come with either a complimentary trial period or an included duration, after which purchase of a BlueCruise subscription is required. Modem activation is required for subscription purchase and for initial activation of BlueCruise (for pre-2024 model year vehicles). See ford.com/bluecruise for details. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driver's attention, judgment or need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations.

2025 Explorer® ST

Ford BlueCruise-Equipped Hands-Free Highway Driving*

400 hp 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 Engine**

Sport-tuned Suspension

Red-Painted Performance Front-and-Rear Brake Calipers

*Available Feature. Equipped Ford vehicles come with either a complimentary trial period or an included duration, after which purchase of a BlueCruise subscription is required. Modem activation is required for subscription purchase and for initial activation of BlueCruise (for pre-2024 model year vehicles). See ford.com/bluecruise for details. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driver's attention, judgment or need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations.

**Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.

Hands-Free Highway Driving

Whether you're in stop-and-go traffic or on a long road trip, available Ford BlueCruise* helps control the steering, braking, acceleration, and lane-centering. A driver-facing camera tracks eye gaze and head position to help ensure your eyes stay on the road while your hands are off the wheel.

*Available Feature. Equipped Ford vehicles come with either a complimentary trial period or an included duration, after which purchase of a BlueCruise subscription is required. Modem activation is required for subscription purchase and for initial activation of BlueCruise (for pre-2024 model year vehicles). See ford.com/bluecruise for details. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driver's attention, judgment or need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations.

Blind Spot Information System

Alerts you to vehicles in the lanes beside you and traffic crossing behind you when backing up.*

*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations.

Adaptive Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering can help you maintain your preferred speed, slow and stop your vehicle in heavy traffic, resume your set speed when things get moving again, and keep your vehicle centered in its lane.* **

*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations.

**Features availability may vary based on model. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. If stop is longer than three seconds, the driver must intervene and press "RES" button or accelerator pedal to resume system operation. Refer to your Owner's Manual for details and limitations.

Capability is a Sport

If you name something Explorer, it better have the muscle to haul. Towing Standard on All Models

Class III Tow Package

The 2025 Ford Explorer is equipped with the Class III Trailer Tow Package, allowing you to tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Side-Wind Stabilization

Standard on all 2025 Explorer models, side-wind stabilization is designed to help the driver keep the vehicle on its path when encountering high or gusty winds.*

*Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.

Trailer Sway Control

Working with AdvancTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control), standard Trailer Sway Control selectively brakes and adjusts engine power to help you maintain command.*

*Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.

Refinement Runs in the Family

With new accents, available multicontour front seats, and an available PowerFold® third row seat, Explorer delivers comforts for all your creatures.

Wireless Charging

Easily charge select smart phone devices without cords or plugs.

Ambient Lighting

Set the mood and personalize the lighting color inside your Explorer.*

*Available Feature

Seating Materials

Customize the comfort of your Explorer with the ease of cloth, the durability of Active X, or the luxury of leather and multicontour massaging seats.

Cargo Capacity

Your gear, your stuff, your essentials and must-haves. Whatever you call it, Explorer lets you bring along 85.3 cubic feet of it. Explorer Active offers 85.8 cubic feet.

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