Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Ford Explorer

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Front / width

Which is bigger?

Length: Ford Explorer is 13.5 in shorter (199.3 in vs 185.8 in)
Width: Ford Explorer is 7.6 in narrower (77.8 in vs 70.2 in)
Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.8 in taller (72.2 in vs 67.3 in)
Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (116.8 in vs 106.7 in)
Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,158 lb heavier (5,054 lb vs 3,897 lb)

Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,158 lb heavier (5,054 lb vs 3,897 lb)
Width: Ford Explorer is 7.6 in narrower (77.8 in vs 70.2 in)
Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (116.8 in vs 106.7 in)
Length: Ford Explorer is 13.5 in shorter (199.3 in vs 185.8 in)
Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.8 in taller (72.2 in vs 67.3 in)

Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 13.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 7.6 in
Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Spec	Chevrolet Tahoe	Ford Explorer	Difference
Length	199.3 in	185.8 in	13.5 in
Width	77.8 in	70.2 in	7.6 in
Height	72.2 in	67.3 in	4.8 in
Wheelbase	116.8 in	106.7 in	10.1 in
Curb weight	5,054 lb	3,897 lb	1,158 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 198.9 in – 199.6 in).

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