Ford Explorer XLT
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Chevrolet Traverse 2018
Suv · Gasoline
Ford Explorer XLT
Car A
Ford Explorer XLT
If you need seven seats and solid highway performance, the Ford Explorer XLT delivers space and power at a price that represents good value in its segment. Efficiency and tight-city suitability are not its strong suits.
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
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Usage fit

Family 84 / 74
City 30 / 31
Budget / value 56 / 60
Road trip 67 / 61
Performance 32 / 31
Cargo 46 / 28
Practical 55 / 48
Premium 34 / 32
Winter 40 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Explorer XLT Chevrolet Traverse 2018
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Pros & cons

Ford Explorer XLT

  • Seven-passenger seating and a 590 L cargo area suit large families
  • 300 hp and 400 Nm provide confident acceleration; 0-100 km/h in 8.0 s
  • Highway-ready with a 200 km/h top speed for long trips
  • Around 35,000, it offers good value in its segment for a spacious 7-seater

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 XLT if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Explorer XLT 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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