Ford Expedition vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Chevrolet Tahoe

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

Side view
  • Length206.5 in
  • Height77.2 in
  • Wheelbase119.0 in
  • Curb weight5,589 lb – 5,781 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.8 in
  • Chevrolet Tahoe width79.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.5 in shorter (206.5 in vs 202.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Expedition is 0.2 in narrower (78.8 in vs 79.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 0.3 in taller (77.2 in vs 76.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 178 lb heavier (5,685 lb vs 5,508 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 178 lb heavier (5,685 lb vs 5,508 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 116.0 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.5 in shorter (206.5 in vs 202.0 in)
  4. Height: Ford Expedition is 0.3 in taller (77.2 in vs 76.9 in)
  5. Width: Ford Expedition is 0.2 in narrower (78.8 in vs 79.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet TahoeChevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 4.5 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
Length206.5 in202.0 in4.5 in
Width78.8 in79.0 in0.2 in
Height77.2 in76.9 in0.3 in
Wheelbase119.0 in116.0 in3.0 in
Ground clearance10.5 in
Curb weight5,685 lb5,508 lb178 lb

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