Chevrolet Trax vs Ford Explorer

Chevrolet Trax
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Ford Explorer
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The key differences

The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 400 hp, 263 hp more than the Chevrolet Trax's best.

The Ford Explorer is 526 mm (21 in) longer than the Chevrolet Trax.

Typical kerb weights are 2,006 kg for the Ford Explorer and 1,400 kg for the Chevrolet Trax.

In the US, the Chevrolet Trax has the better EPA rating at up to 30 mpg combined, against 24 mpg for the Ford Explorer.

Specifications side by side

Chevrolet Trax and Ford Explorer side by side. Typical values; figures vary by trim and year.
SpecChevrolet TraxFord Explorer
Body styleSUVSUV
On sale since——
Power137 hp (102 kW)272–400 hp (203–298 kW)
Torque220 Nm420–563 Nm
0–100 km/h10.1 s5.2–7.8 s
Top speed192 km/h200–256 km/h
Engines in Europe——
Best economy (Europe)——
US combined economy29–30 mpg19–24 mpg
Electric range (US)——
Length4,537 mm (179 in)5,063 mm (199 in)
Width1,823 mm (72 in)2,004 mm (79 in)
Height1,560 mm (61 in)1,778 mm (70 in)
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106 in)3,025 mm (119 in)
Kerb weight1,400 kg (3,086 lb)2,006 kg (4,422 lb)
Sold inUnited StatesUnited States

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