Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length193.4 in
- Height71.9 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.6 in shorter (193.4 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in taller (71.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 342 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,928 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 342 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,928 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.4 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.6 in shorter (193.4 in vs 205.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 118.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in taller (71.9 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 11.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 4.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 205.0 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 71.9 in | 70.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 118.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lb | 4,928 lb | 342 lb |
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