Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer: Size Comparison
The Chevrolet Traverse is 5.7″14 cm longer, 0.7″2 cm wider and 0.3″1 cm lower than the Ford Explorer (204.5″519 cm vs 198.8″505 cm long). (Traverse 2024–present vs Explorer 2020–present)
- Chevrolet Traverse (2024–present)
- Ford Explorer (2020–present)
Traverse · 204.5″519 cm69.6″177 cm
Explorer · 198.8″505 cm69.9″178 cmTraverse +5.7″14 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+5.7″14 cm
longer
Length · Traverse
+0.3″1 cm
taller
Height · Explorer
+1.9″5 cm
longer
Wheelbase · Traverse
| Dimensions | Traverse | Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.5″519 cm | 198.8″505 cm | Explorer 5.7″14 cm shorter |
| Width | 79.6″202 cm | 78.9″200 cm | Explorer 0.7″2 cm narrower |
| Height | 69.6″177 cm | 69.9″178 cm | Explorer 0.3″1 cm taller |
| Wheelbase | 121.0″307 cm | 119.1″303 cm | Explorer 1.9″5 cm shorter |
| Ground clearance | 6.8″17 cm | 7.9″20 cm | Explorer 1.1″3 cm more |
| Cargo space | 22.9 cu ft648 L | 18.2 cu ft515 L | Explorer 4.7 cu ft133 L less |
| Starting price | $40,800$40,800 | $38,465$38,465 | Explorer $2,335$2,335 cheaper |
| Horsepower (max) | 328 hp328 hp | 400 hp400 hp | Explorer 72 hp72 hp more |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Chevrolet Traverse
Tight fit
35.5″90 cm to spare
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Ford Explorer
Yes, it fits
40.7″103 cm to spare
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Quick answers
- Which is easier to park, the Traverse or the Explorer?
- The Explorer: it's 5.7″14 cm shorter and 0.7″2 cm narrower.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the Traverse fits, but tightly and the Explorer fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
- Which has more cargo space?
- The Traverse: 22.9 cu ft648 L vs 18.2 cu ft515 L behind the rear seats.
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