Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison

Which is bigger?

• Length: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in shorter (197.1 in vs 202.0 in)
• Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.0 in)
• Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 6.2 in taller (70.7 in vs 76.9 in)
• Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 116.0 in)
• Ground clearance: Chevrolet Tahoe has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 10.5 in)
• Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 864 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 5,508 lb)

Biggest size differences

1. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Tahoe has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 10.5 in)
2. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 864 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 5,508 lb)
3. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 6.2 in taller (70.7 in vs 76.9 in)
4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 116.0 in)
5. Length: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in shorter (197.1 in vs 202.0 in)

Practical verdicts

• Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
• Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.1 in
• More ground clearanceChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe has 2.5 in more clearance
• Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.