Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length204.0 in
  • Height74.4 in
  • Wheelbase116.0 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in
  • Curb weight5,355 lb – 5,602 lb
Front / width
  • Width80.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 5.7 in shorter (204.0 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 807 lb heavier (5,479 lb vs 4,672 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 807 lb heavier (5,479 lb vs 4,672 lb)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.0 in)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 5.7 in shorter (204.0 in vs 198.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.8 in)
  5. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.7 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet TahoeFord ExplorerDifference
Length204.0 in198.3 in5.7 in
Width80.5 in——
Height74.4 in70.0 in4.4 in
Wheelbase116.0 in112.8 in3.2 in
Ground clearance7.9 in8.1 in0.2 in
Curb weight5,479 lb4,672 lb807 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

Compare by year

Overlapping model years with dimension data.

Already own one of these cars?

Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.