Alphard or Ford Explorer LE?

Say, the 2.4 Alphard and the Ecoboost Explorer? They are in the same ballpark price-wise.

In terms of performance -- power, handling, responsiveness. Are they not underpowered? Better consider the next engine displacement up?
How about comfort and ride? Fuel consumption, reliability and maintenance cost?

Mostly driven alone or with 2-3 passengers mostly city-driving.

Thanks for the inputs.