2020 Ford Explorer XLT vs 2020 Ford Explorer ST

Ford Explorer XLT

  • Standard Engine2.3L Turbo I4
  • Horsepower300 hp
  • MPG (city/hwy) *21 / 28
  • Seats6

Ford Explorer ST

  • Standard Engine3.0L Turbo V6
  • Horsepower400 hp
  • MPG (city/hwy) *18 / 24
  • Seats6

Specs at a Glance

The 2020 Ford Explorer XLT and the 2020 Ford Explorer ST are top mid-size SUV choices with a huge following. So how do they compare against each other? Let's take a look at both the Explorer XLT and ST models in terms of performance, appearance, and features.

Performance

The 2020 Ford Explorer XLT comes with a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine with 300 horsepower. The 2020 Ford Explorer ST comes with a powerful twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine that gives you up to 400 horsepower. When it comes to 0 to 60 times, the XLT can hit a time of 6.8 seconds. The ST gets to 60 miles an hour in just 5.3 seconds.

Overall, the ST has a larger engine and faster acceleration times while the XLT offers you competitive acceleration times for a vehicle in its segment.

Appearance

The Ford Explorer XLT features a chrome grille design along with large headlights and a color-matched bumper. At the rear, there is a rear spoiler and dual exhaust tips. On the inside of the XLT model, there is a significant and comfortable cabin with three rows of seats. Premium materials are found throughout the cabin.

The ST model comes with a black mesh grille along with bigger tires and ST badging on the side panels. On the interior, there is perforated leather seating, Silver City accent stitching, and special ST badging.

Taking a look at both the XLT and the ST, both Explorer models offer its distinct appearance. While the ST offers a more aggressive appearance, the XLT models give you a more classic Explorer appearance. If you are looking for a more traditional SUV, then the XLT will be your top choice. Those looking for more performance, and a touch of luxury, will want to take a look at the ST model.

Features

The Ford Explorer XLT comes with several standard features including tri-zone climate control, power door locks, power windows with one-touch express down, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, remote start, a rearview camera, and SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

The Ford Explorer ST comes with many top features found on the XLT model plus ambient lighting, leather seating, quad chrome exhaust tips, Active Park Assist 2.0+, and a heated steering wheel.

Both the 2020 Ford Explorer XLT and the 2020 Ford Explorer ST offer you excellent features on the exterior and the interior. The big difference here is that the XLT model provides you lots of comfort and convenience features, while the ST gives you a lot of standard luxury and sports features.

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MSRP for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included.

* EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary.

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