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Which has better fuel economy, the 2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid or the Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

My commute to work is over an hour, and my gas bills are insane. I want to buy a hybrid vehicle. Which has better fuel economy—the 2021 Ford Explorer or the Toyota Highlander?

Melanie Johnson · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Between the

Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid

and the

Toyota Highlander Hybrid

, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has better fuel economy.

Here’s how the two vehicles compare

2021 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid: fuel economy of 27 city/28 highway mpg, MSRP of $49,855 V6 with electric motor

2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: fuel economy of 36 city/35 highway mpg, MSRP of $48,735, four-cylinder with electric motor.

As you can see, the Ford Explorer Hybrid is more expensive and has a significantly worse fuel economy. Go for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid if you want to save money!

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