Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · Ford Explorer
- Length205.0 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Curb weight4,658 lb – 4,859 lb
- Width78.4 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 7.9 in shorter (205.0 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in narrower (78.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 115 lb heavier (4,759 lb vs 4,644 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 7.9 in shorter (205.0 in vs 197.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 115 lb heavier (4,759 lb vs 4,644 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in narrower (78.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.0 in | 197.1 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 78.4 in | 78.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 70.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,759 lb | 4,644 lb | 115 lb |
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