Chevy Traverse vs Ford Explorer
2019 Traverse vs. 2019 Explorer - Solomon Chevrolet in Dothan AL
Not even family-oriented SUVs can escape this madcap competition.
Well, which one is better?
At Solomon Chevrolet in Dothan, Alabama, we wanted to find out. So, we sat down, reviewed these two fierce competitors, put pencil to paper, and here’s what we discovered.
Shop Chevy TraverseThe Race Begins: 2019 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2019 Ford Explorer
Right out of the gate the 2019 Chevy Traverse takes the lead with a starting price of $29,930. This is $2,435 less than the 2019 Ford Explorer, which starts a lot higher at $32,365.
And, while the Ford Explorer only seats 7, the Chevrolet Traverse seats 8.
Not a bad start, Traverse.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse & 2019 Ford Explorer Warranty Coverage
Comparing warranties of these two competitors, we did find one small but significant difference. Both Chevrolet and Ford offer New Vehicle Warranties for 36 months/36,000 miles, Powertrain Warranties for 60 months/60,000 miles and Roadside Assistance for 60 months/60,000 miles. The difference is in the Corrosion Perforation, or Rust-Through Warranties. While the 2019 Ford Explorer only comes with 60 months/unlimited mileage, the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has a 72 month/100,000 miles Rust-Through Warranty, a full 12 months longer than Ford.
Cargo Space and Passenger Volume: 2019 Chevrolet Traverse & 2019 Ford Explorer
The 2019 Chevy Traverse has 98.2 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. The 2019 Ford Explorer has only maximum of 81.7 cubic feet of cargo space, The Chevy Traverse has 16.5 cubic feet more cargo space than Ford Explorer.
Way to go, Traverse.
And, at 157.3 cubic feet of passenger volume, the Chevrolet Traverse beats the Ford Explorer’s 151.5 cubic feet of passenger volume by nearly 6.0 cubic feet. 5.8 to be exact.
No wonder the Traverse can seat 8 passengers and the Explorer only 7.
I think I get the picture, Traverse.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse & 2019 Ford Explorer: Fuel Efficiency
As far as EPA Miles Per Gallon (MPG) ratings are concerned, Traverse comes out on top here, too. Comparing the standard engines for each, the Traverse’s 3.6L V6 gets 18 MPG in the city and 27 MPG driving on the highway. The Ford standard 3.5L engine gets gas mileage of only 17 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway. If you do any amount of highway driving this 3 MPG will soon add up to more cash in your pocket.
Thanks, Traverse.
And the Traverse 3.6L V6 engine powers up 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. The standard Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 only manages 290 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque.
More power with better gas mileage.
Wow!
Everything is coming into sharper focus, Traverse.
Test Drive the Chevy Traverse Today at Solomon Chevrolet
Last, but certainly not least, the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse was voted US News and World Report’s Best 3-Row SUV for Families this year. Icing on the cake, Traverse.
Don’t you just love competition!
If you want to get up close and personal to the winner of the latest Chevrolet vs. Ford battle, the 2019 Chevy Traverse, contact us for a test drive. Better yet, just stop in and visit us at Solomon Chevrolet in Dothan, Alabama.
We can show you why seating 8 is better than 7, how better gas mileage saves you real money and why more power on the road is always a good thing with the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.