Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,535

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Traverse LT FWD vs Explorer Active RWD
Measure	Traverse	Explorer	Winner
MSRP + destination	$42,795	$40,260	Explorer
Horsepower	328 hp	300 hp	Traverse
Torque	326 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	Traverse
MPG combined	22 mpg	24 mpg	Explorer
Cargo, max	97.6 cu ft	85.3 cu ft	Traverse
Cargo, seats up	22.9 cu ft	46.0 cu ft	Explorer
Rear legroom	41.5 in	38.3 in	Traverse
Front legroom	44.3 in	43.0 in	Traverse
Length	204.5 in	198.7 in	Not scored
Width	79.6 in	78.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,504 lb	4,360 lb	Not scored
Towing	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	About the same
Seats	7	6 to 7	N/A
Ground clearance	6.8 in	7.8 in	Explorer
0-60 mph	6.2 s estimate	6.5 s estimate	Traverse
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Traverse LT FWD $40,800	Explorer Active (200A) RWD $40,585	$215
Explorer Active RWD $38,465	Traverse LT FWD $40,800	$2,335

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Explorer costs $3,408 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Traverse wins.

Explorer wins if Space weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.