Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Ford Explorer
- Length202.0 in
- Height76.9 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance10.5 in
- Curb weight5,467 lb – 5,694 lb
- Width79.0 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in shorter (202.0 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 6.2 in taller (76.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Tahoe has 2.5 in more ground clearance (10.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 965 lb heavier (5,581 lb vs 4,616 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Tahoe has 2.5 in more ground clearance (10.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 965 lb heavier (5,581 lb vs 4,616 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 6.2 in taller (76.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in shorter (202.0 in vs 197.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.0 in | 197.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 70.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 112.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in | 8.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 5,581 lb | 4,616 lb | 965 lb |
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