2023 chevrolet tahoe vs 2023 ford explorer

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2023 Chevrolet Tahoe

Fleet 4WD

MSRP
$55,600

Invoice
$52,598

Average Price Paid
$55,600

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2023 Chevrolet Tahoe

Fleet 4WD

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Specs

2023 Ford Explorer

AWD

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe

Fleet 4WD

Powertrain 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain

AWD

AWD

4X4

Fuel Economy, City

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15 MPG

Fuel Economy, Highway

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20 MPG

Fuel Tank Volume 17.9 gal 24 gal
Engine
Fuel Type

Gasoline

Flex Fuel Vehicle

Gasoline

Power

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355 hp @ 5,600 RPM

Torque

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383 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM

Cylinders

4 cylinders

6 cylinders

8 cylinders

Compression Ratio

10:1

12:1

11:1

Displacement

2,300 cc

3,300 cc

5,300 cc

Bore x Stroke

3.45 in x 3.7 in

3.56 in x 3.41 in

3.78 in x 3.62 in

Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Overall 5 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 5 stars 4 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats -- Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 7 seats 9 seats
Front Legroom 43 in 44.5 in
Back Legroom 39 in 42 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 18.2 cu ft 25.5 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,468 lbs 1,746 lbs
Standard Towing Capacity -- 7,700 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 5,300 lbs 8,200 lbs
Exterior
Length 198.8 in 210.7 in
Width 89.3 in 81 in
Height 70.2 in 75.9 in
Wheelbase 119.1 in 120.9 in

Available Options

Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Atlas Blue Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Forged Green Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic

Option Packages

  • Class IV Trailer Tow Package

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe

Fleet 4WD

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe

Fleet 4WD

Whats better Tahoe or Explorer?

The Tahoe is simply the more capable vehicle between these two. The Explorer, however, does offer a smoother ride and better handling. It's a more enjoyable vehicle to drive overall. Both are great, full-sized SUVs.

Is a Chevy Tahoe bigger than a Ford Explorer?

As a full-size SUV, the 2020 Chevy Tahoe is significantly larger than the Explorer. Whipping out the tape measure shows the Tahoe is 5.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider, and 4.5 inches taller. The only area the Tahoe falls short is its 3.1-inch-shorter wheelbase.

Is the Explorer the same size as the Tahoe?

In the third row, the Explorer includes 38.9 inches of headroom and 32.2 inches of legroom. The Tahoe only includes 38.1 inches of headroom and 24.8 inches of legroom in its third row. With all the seats in place, the Explorer features 18.2 cubic feet of cargo space and the Tahoe offers 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space.

Will 2023 Ford Explorer be redesigned?

One of the first updates consumers will notice with the new 2023 Ford Explorer is its front grille. The mid-size SUV has received a wider grille as well as new chrome accents. The 2023 Explorer also receives redesigned LED headlights. Ford has also equipped the mid-size SUV with 21-inch alloy wheels.