Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,432 lb – 4,882 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in shorter (197.1 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.8 in taller (70.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 87 lb heavier (4,657 lb vs 4,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 7.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.9 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in shorter (197.1 in vs 203.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 87 lb heavier (4,657 lb vs 4,744 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.8 in taller (70.7 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 203.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 118.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,657 lb | 4,744 lb | 87 lb |
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