Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Montero
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Explorer and Mitsubishi Montero contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Explorer and the Mitsubishi Montero.
When comparing the Ford Explorer's and the Mitsubishi Montero's specifications and ratings, the Ford Explorer has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Mitsubishi Montero has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Explorer's and the Mitsubishi Montero's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Explorer’s base engine makes 210 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Montero base engine makes 215 horsepower. The Explorer is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 418 miles. The Montero is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 391 miles. This gives the Ford Explorer the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mitsubishi Montero. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Explorer and Mitsubishi Montero are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Explorer has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,175
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$25,558
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,050 - $29,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,784
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,096
Price Range:
$2,989 - $9,825
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$7,574
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$5,415 - $15,600
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
49
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
154,713
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92,239
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Montero Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Explorer
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Montero
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 11.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Explorer Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 39Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
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5 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
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6 out of / 32Ranking
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6 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 39Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 16Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 21Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 39Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 39Ranking
28 out of / 30Ranking
29 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
53 out of / 59Ranking
59 out of / 67Mitsubishi Montero Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Explorer Trim Levels
Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT
Mitsubishi Montero Trim Levels
Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7300 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 418 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
299 / 391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
45.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Cargo Space:
39.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4440 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
72.8 inches
Length:
193.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4787 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
74.2 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic
Brown
Dark Stone Clearcoat Metallic
Gold
Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Clearcoat Metallic / Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Red Fire Clearcoat Metallic
White
Oxford White Clearcoat
Beige
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black / Midnight Black/Sudan Beige Metallic
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Carbon Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Viking White/Dusk Gray Pearl / Viking White/Sudan Beige Metallic
Beige
Champagne Metallic / Sudan Beige Metallic
Silver
Soprano Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel cloth
Gray
Stone cloth
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan leather
Gray
Charcoal leather
