Within the three-row SUV segment, the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and the 2019 Ford Explorer stand out as reliable vehicles with great reputations. Looking for an extensive comparison of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse vs the 2019 Ford Explorer? We’ve broken down both vehicles to help drivers understand what they each offer in terms of trim levels, engine performance, technology features and storage space.
There are seven trim levels available for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse: L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier and High Country. The 2019 Explorer can only be found in five: Base, XLT, Limited, Sport and Platinum. Comparing both SUVs in terms of performance shows that the 2019 Traverse is more powerful than the 2019 Explorer. The 2019 Traverse’s standard engine produces 310 horsepower, while the 2019 Explorer only generates 290.
Found in every 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is a variety of advanced technology features that have no equivalent in the 2019 Explorer. The 2019 Traverse comes standard with an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, a teen driver system and an OnStar communications system with a 4G LTE connection.
The maximum cargo capacity of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is 98.2 cubic feet. To compare, the 2019 Explorer’s maximum cargo capacity is only 81.7 cubic feet. With its rear row in place, the 2019 Traverse has a standard cargo capacity of 23 cubic feet.
Available 2019 Chevrolet Traverse safety features include: Rear parking assistance, a tire pressure monitoring system, low-speed forward automatic braking, lane keeping assistance with lane departure warning, LED daytime running lights, rear door child security door locks, LATCH child seat anchors, forward collision alert and front pedestrian braking.
