Ford Endeavour vs Toyota Fortuner Legender: Which SUV Wins in 2025?
April 10th, 2025
When considering buying a high-performance and durable SUV in India, two brands readily come to mind: the Toyota Fortuner Legender and the Ford Endeavour. Both have made giant names for themselves by blending performance, comfort, and off-road capabilities.
This article is a roundabout comparison of the two SUVs, the Ford Endeavour and Fortuner Legender, in terms of design, interiors, engine performance, dimensions, features, and prices.
Design and Exterior
Ford Endeavour
The Ford Endeavour has a tough and muscular build that lends the car eyeballs on the road. Its chiseled chrome grille, together with sleek LED headlamps located between, enhances its sportiness since it also looks even more ferocious.
Its rugged visage is complemented by body lines as well as ground clearance too. Ironically enough, Endeavour receives a 50% roof area-covered panoramic sunroof, giving it a premium feel.
Toyota Fortuner Legender
Toyota Fortuner Legender appears newer and cooler than the standard model. It features an individualistic face of a clean grille, aggressive LED headlights, and properly contrasted day-running lights.
Its sports bumper and two-tone body paint provide it with a premium look. Its 18-inch black-accented alloy wheels make it even more detached from the entry-level Fortuner.
Interior and Comfort
Ford Endeavour
Inside, Endeavour has a spacious and well-equipped cabin that is full of luxurious material. The comfort of the car comes first, and it has plenty of legroom, as well as headroom, for its three rows.
Its interior is characterized by an 8-inch touchscreen-integrated infotainment system that features Ford's SYNC 3 interface, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support are also featured. Other features are a dual-zone air-conditioning feature, ambient lighting, and a 10-speaker sound system, all of which are not only meant to improve the driving experience.
Toyota Fortuner Legender
The Interior of Fortuner Legender is functional and luxurious. Interior has two-tone marred and black leather finishes, giving a high-end appearance. The interior system features an 8-inch display and accommodates features such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The comfort features of the Bolt LT are wireless charging in addition to ambient lighting and front ventilated seats to match with an 11-speaker JBL audio system.
Engine and Performance
Ford Endeavour
Endeavor is powered by a 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel engine that swirls out 167 bhp and produces a torque of 420 Nm. The car comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission, which delivers quick and slick gear shifts.
The four-wheel drive capability of Endeavour includes a Terrain Management System (TMS), through which one can switch between Normal and Snow/Mud/Grass and Sand and Rock driving modes for best off-road performance.
Toyota Fortuner Legender
Fortuner Legender also has a 2.8-litre diesel engine producing 201 bhp and 500 Nm torque. It also features a 6-speed automatic transmission system. Its four-wheel drive feature, along with its heavy-duty suspension system, is also very acceptable when traveling on rough roads.
Dimensions and Capacity
Specification Ford Endeavour Toyota Fortuner Legender
Length 4,914 mm 4,795 mm
Width 1,923 mm 1,855 mm
Height 1,842 mm 1,835 mm
Wheelbase 2,900 mm 2,745 mm
Ground Clearance 220 mm 225 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 litres 80 litres
Boot Space (with 3rd row folded) 898 liters 716 liters
The Endeavour is longer and wider than the Fortuner Legender and even offers more cabin space and boot space. But the Fortuner Legender also boasts slightly greater ground clearance, which comes in handy for some off-roading.
Features and Technology
Ford Endeavour
Infotainment: SYNC 3, 8-inch touchscreen screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto.
Audio System: 10-speaker setup.
Climate Control: Automatic dual-zone climate control.
Sunroof: Panoramic sunroof.
Driver Assist: Terrain Management System, Hill Descent Control, and Semi-Auto Parallel Park Assist.
Toyota Fortuner Legender
Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Audio System: 11-speaker JBL system.
Climate Control: Dual-zone automatic climate control.
Other Features: Wireless charging, ambient lighting, and ventilated front seats.
Though both SUVs have a whole lot of modern features, the Endeavour is differentiated by its panoramic sunroof and premium driver assistance packs, and the Fortuner Legender is premium with ventilated seats and high-quality audio.
Price and Variants
Ford Endeavour will be priced from the range of around ₹35 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base model to ₹50 lakh for the top model.
The Toyota Fortuner Legender, however, begins at ₹43.66 lakh (ex-showroom) and reaches ₹47.64 lakh for the range-topping 4x4 automatic version.
Winner? The Endeavour is pricier, but the Fortuner Legender enjoys a higher brand image in India.
Conclusion
The Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner Legender are both wonderful SUVs. If you desire more off-road tech and features, go with the Endeavour. But if you desire better resale and reliability, the Fortuner Legender is the bet to place.
Read More: 2025 Ford Endeavour Launch Confirm for India - On-road Prices, Features Interior Details
FAQs
1. Ford Endeavour or Fortuner Legender: Which is more affordable?
The Endeavour needs to begin at ₹35 lakh, whereas the Fortuner Legender begins at ₹43.66 lakh.
2. Which of them is more fuel-efficient?
The Fortuner Legender (10.52 kmpl on city drive, 14.4 kmpl on the highway) is more fuel-efficient than the estimated 14.2 kmpl of the Endeavour.
3. Does Endeavour feature a sunroof?
Yes, the new Endeavour will also come with a panoramic sunroof, but the Fortuner Legender will not.
4. Of the two SUVs, which one is off-road biased?
The Endeavour gets full-time 4WD, terrain modes, and higher water wading (800mm) and is better suited to hardcore off-roading.
5. Of the two SUVs, which one is safer?
The Endeavour gets 360-degree cameras and ADAS, but the Fortuner Legender gets seven airbags and stability control.
6. Will there be a Ford service in India?
Ford is shut down in India in 2021, so the new Endeavour service support is less likely. Toyota has a better service network.