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Ford Explorer Base
Car A
Ford Explorer Base
A 7-seat family hauler with strong power and useful cargo space, the Explorer Base focuses on practicality for large families and road trips. It offers good value in its segment, but its fuel use makes it less ideal for city driving.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety
Chevrolet Traverse 2018
Car B
Chevrolet Traverse 2018
With 7 seats, strong power, and top safety, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse suits large families and road trips. It offers good value in its segment, though the 279 L behind the third row is modest.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.2 L/100km310 hp
Why compared more powerbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 81 / 74
City 30 / 31
Budget / value 56 / 60
Road trip 65 / 61
Performance 33 / 31
Cargo 42 / 28
Practical 53 / 48
Premium 33 / 32
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer Base · Orange = Chevrolet Traverse 2018

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Explorer Base Chevrolet Traverse 2018
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Explorer Base

  • Seven seats and 522 L cargo capacity suit large families and luggage.
  • 300 hp and 400 Nm provide confident highway merging and passing.
  • Ranks well for safety in its class, aligning with family priorities.
  • Priced at $33,995, it offers good value in its segment.

Chevrolet Traverse 2018

  • 310 hp and 8.0 s 0-100 km/h add confidence for merging and passing
  • Seats 7 and carries a 5-star safety rating
  • Efficient for its class at 10.2 L/100 km combined
  • Good value in its segment with a price of 29,500

Verdict

Pick Ford Explorer Base if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Explorer Base is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Chevrolet Traverse 2018 if…
More power
Chevrolet Traverse 2018 puts out 310 hp vs 300 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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