Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,731 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 7.9 in shorter (197.1 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 115 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 4,759 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.9 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 7.9 in shorter (197.1 in vs 205.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 115 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 4,759 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 205.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 70.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 118.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,644 lb | 4,759 lb | 115 lb |
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