Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer
2.3L Limited EcoBoost
₱3.498 Million
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GAC GS8
GAC GS8
2.0 GT AT
₱2.398 Million
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Ford Explorer vs GAC GS8 Comparison

Find below the detailed Cars comparison of Ford Explorer and GAC GS8, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Ford Explorer priced at ₱3.498 Million, while GAC GS8 is priced at ₱2.398 Million . If we compare the technical specifications, Ford Explorer houses 2296 engine whereas GAC GS8 engine displacement stands at 1991.

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Overview: Explorer vs GAC GS8

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Power 299 hp 248 hp
Engine Displacement 2296 cc 1991 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.19/5
31 reviews
4.14/5
14 reviews
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Performance
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  • One of the best mid-size SUVs

    I needed an SUV that could help me deal with a variety of living situations. After trying out many SUVs, I decided to purchase the Ford Explorer, and...

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    justine Nov 12, 2025 for Ford Explorer
  • Great performance and genuine presence

    When I saw the GAC GS8 for the first time in an automobile magazine, I did not have any choice but to look at it twice. The design of this vehicle...

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    Francis Sep 15, 2025 for GAC GS8

From The Experts

Things we like

Classy and well-equipped interiors

Dwells over the strength of its V6 engine

Comfort-driven ride

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Big imposing stance

Interior cabin space

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Things we don't like

Less cargo room than expected

Cramped third-row seating

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Boxy looks not to everyone’s taste

Thirsty petrol engine

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Engine Details

Engine 2.3L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 2.0L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Turbocharger/Supercharger -- Turbocharged

Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Engine Displacement 2296 cc 1991 cc
Power 299 hp 248 hp
Torque 420 Nm 400 Nm
RPM At Max Power 5500 RPM 5250 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 3500 RPM 1750-4000 RPM
Mileage City -- 13.2 Kmpl
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Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 10-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type 4x4 FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 70 L 65 L
Length 5049 mm 4980 mm
Width 2268 mm 1950 mm
Height 1783 mm 1780 mm
Wheel Base 3025 mm 2920 mm
Ground Clearance 208 mm 200 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Kerb Weight -- 1920 kg
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Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers Type Coil Spring --

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 20 Inch 20 Inch
Tyre Size 255/55 R20 255/50 R20
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R20 R20
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Safety & Security

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Knee Airbags Yes No
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming Auto Dimming Auto Dimming Auto Dimming
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes --
Park Assist Yes --
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Downhill Assist Control Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes --
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor Yes --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes --
Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Advance Safety Feature Roll Stability Control, Evasive Steering Assist, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking Roll Stability Control, Evasive Steering Assist, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking Traffic Sign Recognition System, Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking , Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Integrated Cruise Assist Traffic Sign Recognition System, Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking , Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Integrated Cruise Assist
Vehicle Stability Control System -- Yes
Curtain Airbags -- Yes
Side Airbag-Rear -- No
Front Parking Sensors -- Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes Front Front
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Fog Lights Front LED LED --
Roof Carrier No No
Roof Rail Yes --
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Moon Roof Yes --
Removable Convertible Top No --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Chrome Grille Yes --
Remote Trunk Opener -- Yes
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Sun Roof -- Panoramic Panoramic
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Tri Zone Tri Zone 3 Zone 3 Zone
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control No --
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Trunk Light Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Memory Seats Yes No
Anti-glare Mirrors Yes Yes
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Drive Mode -- Eco, Comfort, Sport Eco, Comfort, Sport
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 8 Inch 8 Inch 14.6 Inch 14.6 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes --
Audio System B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 12 12 8 8
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes --
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats 10-Way Driver & 8-Way front Passenger 10-Way Driver & 8-Way front Passenger 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger
Heated Seats - Front Yes --
Heated Seats - Rear Yes --
Adjustable Headrest Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No No
Leather Seats Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat 2nd Row 35:30:35 & 3rd Row 50:50 Split 2nd Row 35:30:35 & 3rd Row 50:50 Split --
Seat Lumbar Support -- Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 7 Inch 7 Inch
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Interior

Ambient Light Yes Yes
Sun Visors Yes Yes

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Ford Explorer vs GAC GS8 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Ford Explorer vs GAC GS8?

Explorer is priced at ₱3.498 Million and GS8 is priced at ₱2.398 Million. Hence GS8 is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between Ford Explorer vs GAC GS8?

The Ford Explorer has power of 299 hp with 420 Nm torque and GAC GS8 has power of 248 hp with 400 Nm torque. Thus making Explorer the more powerful as compared to GS8.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Explorer vs GS8?

The Explorer comes with a ground clearance of 208 mm , on the other hand the GS8 comes with a ground clearance of 200 mm , hence the Ford Explorer has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between Ford Explorer vs GAC GS8?

Explorer safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Knee Airbags, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Park Assist, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

GS8 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), Lane Departure Warning System, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

The Ford Explorer has higher number of sefety features than GS8, hence Ford Explorer is more safer than GAC GS8.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Explorer vs GS8?

Explorer comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Memory Seats, Anti-glare Mirrors and Wireless Charger

GS8 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Anti-glare Mirrors and Wireless Charger

The Ford Explorer and GAC GS8 both have same Comfort Features.

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Which is bigger Explorer or GS8?

The Explorer dimensions are 5049 mm length, 2268 mm width, 1783 mm height while the GS8 dimensions are 4980 mm length, 1950 mm width, 1780 mm height. Hence, the Explorer is more longer, Explorer is more wider and Explorer is more higher.

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