Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Which is bigger?

• Length: Ford Explorer is 7.2 in shorter (197.9 in vs 190.7 in)
• Width: Ford Explorer is 8.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 70.2 in)
• Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 6.6 in taller (74.2 in vs 67.6 in)
• Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 111.6 in)
• Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 945 lb heavier (4,939 lb vs 3,995 lb)

Biggest size differences

1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 945 lb heavier (4,939 lb vs 3,995 lb)
2. Width: Ford Explorer is 8.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 70.2 in)
3. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 6.6 in taller (74.2 in vs 67.6 in)
4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 111.6 in)
5. Length: Ford Explorer is 7.2 in shorter (197.9 in vs 190.7 in)

Practical verdicts

• Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
• Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 8.7 in
• Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 196.9 in – 198.9 in).