Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appear
Suv · Gasoline
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Chevrolet Traverse 2018
Suv · Gasoline
Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appear
Car A
Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appear
The Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appear seats seven, pairs 300 hp performance with usable 450 L cargo space, and looks like good value around $35,000 for family and road-trip duty. Less ideal for frequent city driving or performance thrills.
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 79 / 74
City 30 / 31
Budget / value 56 / 60
Road trip 64 / 61
Performance 32 / 31
Cargo 38 / 28
Practical 51 / 48
Premium 34 / 32
Winter 40 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Pros & cons

Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appear

  • Seats seven for large families and carpool duty.
  • Strong 300 hp and 400 Nm with 0-100 km/h in 8.0 s for confident merging and overtakes.
  • 450 L trunk supports road-trip luggage and weekly errands.
  • Around $35,000, 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 XLT Sport Appear if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appear 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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