Ford Expedition vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Chevrolet Tahoe

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

Side view
  • Length205.8 in
  • Height76.5 in – 78.4 in
  • Wheelbase119.1 in
  • Curb weight4,891 lb – 5,468 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.7 in
  • Chevrolet Tahoe width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 7.9 in shorter (205.8 in vs 197.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Expedition is 0.2 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 3.3 in taller (77.5 in vs 74.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 241 lb heavier (5,180 lb vs 4,939 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 241 lb heavier (5,180 lb vs 4,939 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Expedition is 3.3 in taller (77.5 in vs 74.2 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 7.9 in shorter (205.8 in vs 197.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 116.0 in)
  5. Width: Ford Expedition is 0.2 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet TahoeChevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExpeditionFord Expedition is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet TahoeBased on length × width (Chevrolet Tahoe)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExpeditionChevrolet TahoeDifference
Length205.8 in197.9 in7.9 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in0.2 in
Height77.5 in74.2 in3.3 in
Wheelbase119.1 in116.0 in3.1 in
Ground clearance9.8 in
Curb weight5,180 lb4,939 lb241 lb

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