Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chevrolet Tahoe

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

Side view
  • Length198.8 in
  • Height70.2 in
  • Wheelbase119.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 11.9 in shorter (198.8 in vs 210.7 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 5.6 in taller (70.2 in vs 75.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 120.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,123 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 5,659 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,123 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 5,659 lb)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 5.6 in taller (70.2 in vs 75.8 in)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 11.9 in shorter (198.8 in vs 210.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Tahoe has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 120.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 11.9 in

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerChevrolet TahoeDifference
Length198.8 in210.7 in11.9 in
Width78.9 in
Height70.2 in75.8 in5.6 in
Wheelbase119.1 in120.9 in1.8 in
Ground clearance8.2 in
Curb weight4,536 lb5,659 lb1,123 lb

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