Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chevrolet Tahoe

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

Side view
  • Length193.4 in
  • Height72.8 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,440 lb – 4,706 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • Chevrolet Tahoe width78.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in shorter (193.4 in vs 198.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.8 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 3.0 in taller (72.8 in vs 75.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 521 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 5,094 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 521 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 5,094 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.8 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 3.0 in taller (72.8 in vs 75.8 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in shorter (193.4 in vs 198.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 116.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerChevrolet TahoeDifference
Length193.4 in198.8 in5.4 in
Width73.7 in78.8 in5.1 in
Height72.8 in75.8 in3.0 in
Wheelbase113.7 in116.0 in2.3 in
Curb weight4,573 lb5,094 lb521 lb

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