Ford Expedition vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Chevrolet Tahoe

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

Side view
  • Length204.6 in
  • Height76.5 in – 78.4 in
  • Wheelbase119.0 in
  • Curb weight4,808 lb – 5,177 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.7 in
  • Chevrolet Tahoe width76.8 in – 77.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 10.8 in shorter (204.6 in vs 193.8 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.8 in narrower (78.7 in vs 76.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 4.3 in taller (77.5 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 114.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 91 lb heavier (4,993 lb vs 4,902 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Expedition is 4.3 in taller (77.5 in vs 73.2 in)
  2. Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 10.8 in shorter (204.6 in vs 193.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 114.5 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.8 in narrower (78.7 in vs 76.9 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 91 lb heavier (4,993 lb vs 4,902 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet TahoeChevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 10.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet TahoeChevrolet Tahoe is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet TahoeBased on length × width (Chevrolet Tahoe)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExpeditionChevrolet TahoeDifference
Length204.6 in193.8 in10.8 in
Width78.7 in76.9 in1.8 in
Height77.5 in73.2 in4.3 in
Wheelbase119.0 in114.5 in4.5 in
Curb weight4,993 lb4,902 lb91 lb

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