Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chevrolet Tahoe

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

Side view
  • Length180.8 in – 190.7 in
  • Height67.0 in – 67.7 in
  • Wheelbase101.7 in – 111.6 in
  • Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,128 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.2 in
  • Chevrolet Tahoe width76.8 in – 77.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 8.1 in shorter (185.8 in vs 193.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 6.7 in narrower (70.2 in vs 76.9 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 5.9 in taller (67.3 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 114.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,001 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 4,902 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,001 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 4,902 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 6.7 in narrower (70.2 in vs 76.9 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 5.9 in taller (67.3 in vs 73.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 114.5 in)
  5. Length: Ford Explorer is 8.1 in shorter (185.8 in vs 193.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerChevrolet TahoeDifference
Length185.8 in193.8 in8.1 in
Width70.2 in76.9 in6.7 in
Height67.3 in73.2 in5.9 in
Wheelbase106.7 in114.5 in7.8 in
Curb weight3,902 lb4,902 lb1,001 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.8 in – 190.7 in).

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