Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Which is bigger?

• Length: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in shorter (197.9 in vs 189.5 in)
• Width: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 72.1 in)
• Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 2.8 in taller (74.2 in vs 71.4 in)
• Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 113.8 in)
• Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 673 lb heavier (4,939 lb vs 4,267 lb)

Biggest size differences

1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 673 lb heavier (4,939 lb vs 4,267 lb)
2. Width: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 72.1 in)
3. Length: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in shorter (197.9 in vs 189.5 in)
4. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 2.8 in taller (74.2 in vs 71.4 in)
5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 113.8 in)

Practical verdicts

• Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
• Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.8 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).