Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Explorer
Highlights
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 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
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 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
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 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
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 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
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 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
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 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
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 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
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
220
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | 2027 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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