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Ford Explorer I (UN46) or Mitsubishi Pajero II (V20)?

1990–1994 vs 1991–1999 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

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Ford Explorer I (UN46)1990–1994 · 6 engines · XL, XLT, Eddie Bauer, SportSpecifications →Listings →
Mitsubishi Pajero II (V20)1991–1999 · 11 engines · GL, GLX, GLS, ExceedSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Explorer I (UN46)1990–1994no listings
Mitsubishi Pajero II (V20)1991–1999no listings
Dimensions
Length4,381 mm–4,673 mmLength4,030 mm–4,705 mm
Width1,753 mm–1,778 mmWidth1,695 mm–1,785 mm
Height1,687 mm–1,725 mmHeight1,845 mm–1,865 mm
Wheelbase2,593 mm–2,842 mmWheelbase2,350 mm–2,725 mm
Ground clearance200 mm–205 mmGround clearance205 mm–235 mm
Trunk volume1,050 l–1,150 lTrunk volume300 l–400 l
Curb weight1,650 kg–1,865 kgCurb weight1,650 kg–2,050 kg
Fuel tank66 l–74 lFuel tank75 l–92 l
Engines
Production years1990–1994Production years1991–1999
Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-doorBody typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines6Number of engines11
Power114–118 kW (155–160 hp)Power73–153 kW (99–208 hp)
Displacement (l)4.0Displacement (l)2.4–3.5
FuelPetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxAutomatic, ManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption13.8 l/100 km · 4.0 V6 SportLowest consumption10 l/100 km · 2.5 TD 3D
Best 0–100 km/h11.2 s · 4.0 V6 Sport 4WDBest 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 3.5 V6
Top speed180 km/hTop speed185 km/h
Trim levelsXL · GL
Items in the base trim17 · XLItems in the base trim23 · GL
Items in the top trim27 · LimitedItems in the top trim36 · GLS
Equipment · Comfort2 · 4
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 4
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag—Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer—Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 6
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Tow Hitch—Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox✓Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate—Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer I (UN46) or Mitsubishi Pajero II (V20)?

Length: Mitsubishi Pajero II (V20) 4,705 mm, Ford Explorer I (UN46) 4,673 mm (a 32 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,725 vs 2,842 mm. Boot: 400 vs 1,150 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer I (UN46) or Mitsubishi Pajero II (V20)?

The most frugal Ford Explorer I (UN46) uses 13.8 l/100 km (4.0 V6 Sport); the most frugal Mitsubishi Pajero II (V20) 10 l/100 km (2.5 TD 3D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer I (UN46) or Mitsubishi Pajero II (V20)?

The strongest Ford Explorer I (UN46) makes 118 kW (160 hp) (4.0 V6 4WD); the strongest Mitsubishi Pajero II (V20) 153 kW (208 hp) (3.5 V6).

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