2022 Chevy Traverse vs. 2022 Ford Explorer

2022 Chevy Traverse vs 2021 Ford Explorer

2021 Ford Explorer Displsayed

2022 Chevrolet Traverse

vs.

2022 Ford Explorer
$35,095

Starting MSRP

$34,010
72-month/100,000-mile

Corrosion Warranty

60-month/unlimited miles
310-hp 3.6L V6

Engine

300-hp 2.3L 4-cylinder
FWD

Standard Drivetrain

RWD
8

Seating Capacity

7
98.2 cubic feet

Max. Cargo Volume

87.8 cubic feet

The midsize SUV market is incredibly popular, and two of its largest sellers are the Chevrolet Traverse and the Ford Explorer. Let’s take a look behind the curtain at these two crossover SUVs to see which is best suited to your needs and lifestyle. If you have any questions at all, be sure to get in touch with us!

 

 

Traverse or Explorer: Prices and Warranty Coverage

The first and most important part of any comparison is what you get for your money, and that’s definitely the case for the Chevy Traverse vs. Ford Explorer, as you would expect. Both midsize crossover SUVs have similar starting prices, but the Chevy wins in this particular Ford vs. Chevy comparison, with its large list of standard features and better warranty for Big Lake and St. Michael drivers. Here’s more information on how the new vehicle limited warranties for Chevy vs. Ford stack up:

Chevrolet Traverse Warranty:

  • Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 36-month/36,000-mile warranty
  • Powertrain Warranty: 60-month/60,000-mile warranty
  • Roadside Assistance: 60-month/60,000-mile warranty
  • Corrosion Warranty: 72-month/100,000-mile warranty

Ford Explorer Warranty:

  • Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 36-month/36,000-mile warranty
  • Powertrain Warranty: 60-month/60,000-mile warranty
  • Roadside Assistance: 60-month/60,000-mile warranty
  • Corrosion Warranty: 60-month/unlimited miles warranty

Traverse or Explorer: Performance Specs

That value for money premise continues when exploring whether the Traverse or Explorer is better equipped to move you and yours around Buffalo and St. Cloud. The Traverse has a larger and smoother engine, with more power and fewer auxiliary systems than the complex turbocharged system the Ford uses.

2022 Chevrolet Traverse

  • 3.6L V6 engine
  • 9-speed automatic transmission
  • 310 hp
  • 266 lb-ft of torque

2022 Ford Explorer

  • 2.3L 4-cylinder
  • 10-speed automatic transmission
  • 300 hp
  • 310 lb-ft of torque

Traverse or Explorer: Dimensions

The Traverse also offers more interior space, both for the passengers and their cargo. All this is while the Traverse remains roughly the same price.

2022 Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions:

  • Length: 204.3 inches
  • Wheelbase: 120.9 inches
  • Front/Rear Track: 67.3/67 inches
  • Height: 70.7 inches
  • Passenger Volume: 157 cubic feet
  • Front Headroom: 41.3 inches
  • Rear Shoulder Room: 62.2 inches
  • Max. Interior Cargo Volume: 98.2 cubic feet
  • Seating Capacity: 8

2022 Ford Explorer Dimensions:

  • Length: 198.8 inches
  • Wheelbase: 119.1 inches
  • Front/Rear Track: 66.9/66.9 inches
  • Height: 69.9 inches
  • Passenger Volume: 153 cubic feet
  • Front Headroom: 40.7 inches
  • Rear Shoulder Room: 61.9
  • Max. Interior Cargo Volume: 87.8 cubic feet
  • Seating Capacity: 7

Find a New Chevy Traverse for Sale at Cornerstone Chevrolet

Here at Cornerstone Chevrolet you’re bound to find the right SUV for you, especially with our car buying tips and online financing application making for one of the easiest buying processes near Buffalo.

 

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