Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · Ford Explorer
- Length204.3 in
- Height70.7 in
- Wheelbase120.9 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight4,362 lb
- Width78.6 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in shorter (204.3 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in taller (70.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 174 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 174 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in shorter (204.3 in vs 198.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 119.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in taller (70.7 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.3 in | 198.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 78.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 70.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 119.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,362 lb | 4,536 lb | 174 lb |
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