Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length202.0 in
  • Height76.9 in
  • Wheelbase116.0 in
  • Ground clearance10.5 in
  • Curb weight5,265 lb – 5,524 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.0 in
  • Ford Explorer width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 8.6 in shorter (202.0 in vs 193.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 5.3 in narrower (79.0 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.1 in taller (76.9 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 809 lb heavier (5,395 lb vs 4,586 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 809 lb heavier (5,395 lb vs 4,586 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 5.3 in narrower (79.0 in vs 73.7 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.1 in taller (76.9 in vs 72.8 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 8.6 in shorter (202.0 in vs 193.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 113.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 5.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet TahoeFord ExplorerDifference
Length202.0 in193.4 in8.6 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in5.3 in
Height76.9 in72.8 in4.1 in
Wheelbase116.0 in113.7 in2.3 in
Ground clearance10.5 in
Curb weight5,395 lb4,586 lb809 lb

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