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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer

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$38,680
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
Starting MSRP
$41,100
$38,680
Towing Capacity
N/A
5,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Gas I4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
MPG
20 City / 26 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Horsepower
328 hp
300 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
8
7
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
326 @ 3500
310 @ 3500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
328 @ 5500
300 @ 5500
Displacement
2.5L/-TBD-
2.3 L/140
Engine Type
Gas I4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
MPG
20 City / 26 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
18 X 7.5 in
Spare Tire Size
T135/70R18
N/A
Rear Tire Size
255/65R18
P255/65HR18
Front Tire Size
255/65R18
P255/65HR18

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
N/A
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Electric Variable Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
23 ft³
16 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
57 ft³
46 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
98 ft³
N/A
Liftover Height
31 in
33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
33 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
48 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
65 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
21 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
55 in
50 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
84 in
Rear Door Opening Width
49 in
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
32 in
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
8 in
Track Width, Rear
67 in
67 in
Track Width, Front
67 in
67 in
Height, Overall
70 in
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
80 in
79 in
Length, Overall
204 in
199 in
Wheelbase
121 in
119 in
Third Hip Room
49 in
41 in
Third Shoulder Room
58 in
55 in
Third Leg Room
32 in
32 in
Third Head Room
38 in
39 in
Second Hip Room
59 in
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
62 in
62 in
Second Leg Room
41 in
39 in
Second Head Room
40 in
41 in
Front Hip Room
59 in
59 in
Passenger Volume
N/A
153 ft³
Passenger Capacity
7
6
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
62 in
Front Leg Room
44 in
43 in
Front Head Room
43 in
41 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,504 lbs
4,344 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
18 gal

Safety

Safety comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
220
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2027 Chevrolet Traverse2027 Ford Explorer
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x 0.9 in
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 1.2 in
14 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse or the 2027 Ford Explorer?

The 2027 Ford Explorer is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse or the 2027 Ford Explorer?

The 2027 Ford Explorer is cheaper than the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse with a $38,680 starting MSRP versus a $41,100 starting MSRP.

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