If fuel cost matters most
Tesla Model X with up to 102 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Tesla Model X vs Ford Explorer
Tesla Model X and Ford Explorer answer the same shopping question from different directions. The Model X is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the Model X reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Tesla Model X | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2015 - present | 1990 - present |
| Verified generations | 2 | 2 |
| Peak power | 1020 hp | 400 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 102 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | NR | NR |
| Open recalls (2021/2020) | 24 | 33 |
| Latest dimensions | 5057 × 1999 × 1684 mm | 5049 × 2004 × 1775 mm |
| Average curb weight | 2403 kg (5298 lbs) | 2117 kg (4667 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Electric | Petrol, Hybrid |
If power matters most
Tesla Model X with a verified peak of 1020 hp.
If safety is the filter
The available data is incomplete, so use the side-by-side table rather than a one-line verdict.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Tesla Model XModel X (Palladium Refresh) Dual Motor Long Range AWD | Ford ExplorerExplorer VI (U625) 2.3L EcoBoost AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | Electric | I4 |
| Displacement | — | 2.3L (2261 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 755 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 3.8 s | 6.0 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-Speed Automatic | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 107.0 MPG | 20.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 97.0 MPG | 27.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 102.0 MPG | 23.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | 539 km | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100.0 kWh | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | — | — |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 5057 mm | 5049 mm |
| Width | 1999 mm | 2004 mm |
| Height | 1684 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2965 mm | 3025 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2350 kg | 1970 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 5 / 7 | 5 / 7 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Model X or the Explorer?
Tesla Model X wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 102 MPG, versus 25 MPG for the Ford Explorer.
Which has more horsepower, the Model X or the Explorer?
Tesla Model X reaches the higher verified peak at 1020 hp, compared with 400 hp for the Ford Explorer.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.