Vehicle Comparison
The Traverse and the Explorer are designed to provide you with exceptional functionality and an impressive driving experience. Both vehicles provide an elevated driving experience, but we feel that the Traverse has more to offer. When you come down to our dealership, we will help you to understand the differences between these two vehicles so you can make the best choice. The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and 2018 Ford Explorer both offer exceptional features and options. Overall, we feel that the Chevy offers a better value, and that's due to it's new powertrain and smart styling that puts the Explorer out to pasture. Come down to our dealership in Phoenix Arizona and discover the differences between the Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Traverse at our Courtesy Chevrolet dealership.
Top Features of the Traverse and Explorer
To be fair, there are plenty of reasons to like both vehicles. However, we think you'll agree that the Traverse offers more features that you actually need. For starters, the Traverse has an incredible 9-speed automatic transmission that will make it much easier to haul and tow. The Traverse also comes with comfortable and spacious first and second row seats, which the Explorer seems to skimp on. There is also a tremendous amount of cargo space in the Chevy. On the Explorer, you'll get decent handling and the fuel economy is a bit improved. Overall, the Chevy wins out in most every category. The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and 2018 Ford Explorer both offer exceptional features and options.
Come down to our dealership in Phoenix Arizona and discover the differences between the Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Traverse at our Courtesy Chevrolet dealership.
Mechanical Differences
The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and 2018 Ford Explorer both great mechanical features, but the Chevy outdoes itself this year. The Chevy offers better overall city and highway fuel economy and more space on the inside for leg room. In the third seat, you'll get 33.5 inches of leg room compared to the 32 inches of leg room in the Explorer. More hip room is also available in the Chevy with 48.5 inches of hip room in the Chevy and 40.7 inches in the Explorer. Compared to seating area, the cargo volume to the first row seats comes in at 98.2 cubic feet. The Explorer only provides 80.7 cubic feet. For the second row seats, you get 57.8 to 43.8 in favor of the Chevy. A power rack and pinion steering configuration beats out the rack and pinion on the Explorer.
Engine Differences
An SUV must be powerful and the Chevy gets high marks all the way around. The vehicle offers 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque in a V6 engine at the base level. The Explorer only comes with 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque in a V6 engine.Come down to our dealership in Phoenix Arizona and discover the differences between the Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Traverse at our Courtesy Chevrolet dealership. One more factor that makes the Chevy a better option is the front barrier crash rating for the driver. The Chevy received five stars for this extremely important variable. In contrast, the Ford only came in at four stars. These are the kind of small details that make the Chevy a more reliable and better option to choose.
Give our dealership a call so you can come down and take a test drive of the Chevy. We think you're going to love the incredible features of this new vehicle and you'll want to take one home tonight. Our dealership will help you get the financing you need to take home your preferred vehicle, and we will provide you with excellent service and support throughout the life of your vehicle. Give us a call or stop by and see us today.
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