2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2025 Ford Explorer
The Chevrolet Tahoe wins clearly, 89.5 to 81.7, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range.
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tahoe 2WD, is EPA-ra…
2025 Ford Explorer
The 2025 Ford Explorer is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Explorer RWD, is EPA-rated at 24 …
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe
Clear winThe Chevrolet Tahoe wins clearly, 89.5 to 81.7, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Chevrolet Tahoeoverall 89.5 | 2025 Ford Exploreroverall 81.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 79.5 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 97 | 67.9 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 89.5 | 81.7 |
Chevrolet Tahoe: model-level data · Ford Explorer: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Tahoe
Top recalls
- highWheels26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles
Ford Explorer
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline24V634000 · 24 vehicles
- highSeats26V451000 · 387,911 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
- highSeat Belts26V159000 · 561 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
- highVisibility25V730000 · 56,841 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS, Diesel | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tahoe 2WD | Explorer RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,750 | $2,600 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The Chevrolet Tahoe wins clearly, 89.5 to 81.7, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe scores 89.5 and the 2025 Ford Explorer 81.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Ford Explorer: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 22 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.