Car A
Ford Explorer ST
A 7-seat, power-rich family model with useful cargo space, the Explorer ST suits large families and road trips. Expect quick acceleration but higher fuel use and less city-friendly manners.
Ford Explorer ST
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Chevrolet Tahoe
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Car B
Chevrolet Tahoe
The Chevrolet Tahoe suits large families and road trippers with seven-seat space, strong acceleration, and a five-star safety rating. Expect higher fuel use and less ease in tight city driving.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
84
/
89
City
23
/
23
Budget / value
44
/
46
Road trip
67
/
76
Performance
30
/
29
Cargo
46
/
53
Practical
54
/
56
Premium
42
/
38
Winter
40
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer ST · Orange = Chevrolet Tahoe
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Ford Explorer ST
Chevrolet Tahoe
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Ford Explorer ST
- Quick acceleration and strong passing power from a twin‑turbo V6 (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, 400 hp).
- Seats 7 with a 595 L trunk, accommodating family gear on long trips.
- Ranks strongly for horsepower and safety among key metrics.
- High torque (563 Nm) and 200 km/h top speed support confident highway cruising.
- Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km is on the thirsty side.
- Less suited to city driving per its usage profile.
- Not aimed at track-style performance despite the power.
- Price around 58,000 may stretch some budgets.
Chevrolet Tahoe
- Seven seats and a 722 L trunk handle family gear with room to spare.
- Strong performance: 350 hp, 624 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s.
- Five-star safety rating.
- Priced at 49,900, good value in its segment.
- Combined consumption of 13.1 L/100 km increases running costs.
- Not ideal for city driving or tight parking.
- Performance driving isn’t its focus despite the power.
- Reliability score of 78 may not satisfy buyers chasing top scores.
Verdict
Pick Ford Explorer ST if…
Best fuel economy
Ford Explorer ST uses 12.3 L/100km vs 13.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Chevrolet Tahoe if…
Performance & capability
Chevrolet Tahoe is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.