Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Which is bigger?

• Length: Ford Explorer is 5.2 in shorter (204.0 in vs 198.8 in)
• Width: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.9 in)
• Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.2 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.2 in)
• Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 119.1 in)
• Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.2 in)
• Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 768 lb heavier (5,479 lb vs 4,711 lb)

Biggest size differences

1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 768 lb heavier (5,479 lb vs 4,711 lb)
2. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.2 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.2 in)
3. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.2 in)
4. Length: Ford Explorer is 5.2 in shorter (204.0 in vs 198.8 in)
5. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 119.1 in)

Practical verdicts

• Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
• Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.6 in
• More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.3 in more clearance
• Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

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