2021 Ford Explorer vs. Chevy Tahoe | Ellsworth, WI
Choose a hardy but spacious SUV if you have a large family that loves adventure. Both the 2021 Ford Explorer and 2021 Chevy Tahoe fit the bill beautifully with three rows of seating, impressive performance capabilities, and more. Read through this Ford Explorer vs. Chevy Tahoe comparison put together by the Ellsworth Ford team to discover which will suit your needs.
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The 2021 Ford Explorer ST starts at $49,000 MSRP, while the 2021 Chevy Tahoe LS has a starting MSRP of $51,295.
2021 Ford Explorer vs. Chevy Tahoe Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
Take your driving experience to the next level when you drive either a 2021 Ford Explorer or 2021 Chevy Tahoe. You’ll find that the Explorer ST comes equipped with standard intelligent 4WD, while the Tahoe LS can be paired with either 2WD or 4WD. Full Explorer and Tahoe engine specs are available in the following table.
2021 Ford Explorer ST
- Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost®
- Horsepower: 400 HP
- Torque: 415 lb.-ft.
- MPG (city/hwy): 18/26
- Transmission: Ten-speed automatic
- Towing Capacity: 5,600 lbs.
2021 Chevy Tahoe LS
- Engine: 5.3L V8
- Horsepower: 355 HP
- Torque: 383 lb.-ft.
- MPG (city/hwy): 16/20
- Transmission: Ten-speed automatic
- Towing Capacity: 8,400 lbs.
2021 Ford Explorer vs. Chevy Tahoe Exterior Design
Approach your destination with dignity when you drive either a 2021 Ford Explorer or 2021 Chevy Tahoe. You’ll relish illuminating dark roads with the LED headlamps and tail lamps on both models. The Explorer stands out with a unique blackout treatment for both the headlamps and tail lamps. And you’ll find eye-catching wheels on both SUVs as well — 20-inch machined aluminum with painted pockets on the Explorer and 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum on the Tahoe. You’ll also find configurable daytime running lamps on the Explorer and LED daytime running lamps on the Tahoe.
2021 Ford Explorer vs. Chevy Tahoe Interior Design & Technology
Your entire crew will enjoy the luxe cabin experiences inside the 2021 Chevy Tahoe and 2021 Ford Explorer. Both come with a 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot that will help you reduce cellular data usage. The Explorer includes heated second-row seats and a steering wheel to keep you and your family comfortable in the dead of winter. Other Explorer interior features include:
- Second-row captain's chairs with power-assist fold and E-Z Entry
- Heated steering wheel
- Multi-color ambient lighting
- SYNC® with voice-activated touchscreen navigation system
2021 Ford Explorer vs. Chevy Tahoe Size & Cargo Space
Accommodate your family in three rows of seating with expansive storage capabilities. The Explorer can seat seven passengers and haul up to 87.8 cubic-feet with the rear seats folded. The Tahoe has seating for eight passengers and can accommodate up to 122.9 cubic-feet in cargo capacity when properly equipped.
2021 Ford Explorer vs. Chevy Tahoe Safety Options & Features
Protect your loved ones when you drive either a 2021 Ford Explorer or 2021 Chevy Tahoe. Both are equipped with driver assist tech that will make parking and reversing easier — called a reverse sensing system on the Explorer and rear park assist on the Tahoe. Other Explorer driver assistance features include:
- Rear view camera with washer
- Safety Canopy® system
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Lane-keeping system
- Lane-keeping assist
- Lane-keeping alert
- Driver alert