Ford Explorer vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in shorter (198.3 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 118.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 163 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,835 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 163 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,835 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in shorter (198.3 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.4 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 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 203.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 118.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,835 lb | 163 lb |
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