2020 Explorer Vs. 2020 Traverse | Ayden, NC

2020 Explorer vs. 2020 Traverse in Ayden, NC

Both hailing from Detroit, Ford and Chevrolet have long been crosstown rivals, and their lineups have always reflected a sense of competition between these two automakers. The SUVs made by Ford and Chevrolet are particularly competitive, namely the 2020 Ford Explorer and the 2020 Chevy Traverse. Both are three-row SUVs that are chock-full of space and features - however one is decidedly better than the other. Find out which by examining their performances, interiors, and safety features.

Performance Comparison

If you've ever considered a Ford vehicle, you know that they typically offer several potent engine choices to give you a wide range of customization over your vehicle. The same is true of the 2020 Ford Explorer, which offers a turbocharged 2.3-liter I4 with 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 400 horsepower, and a 3.3-liter hybrid V6 that makes the already-efficient explorer a true fuel-sipper. All engines are paired with a quick and responsive 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Chevrolet Traverse's sole engine is a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 310 horsepower and only 266 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and gets far less fuel economy than the Explorer. The Explorer offers more power and more fuel efficiency no matter how you spec it.

Interior Comparison

These two SUVs come into close competition when you look at their interiors, but there are still ways in which the Explorer edges out its competition. To start, the Explorer offers more overall passenger space, specifically in front legroom, front hip room, second headroom, second legroom, second shoulder room, and second hip room.

While both SUVs come standard with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and tri-zone automatic climate control, only the Explorer offers a power liftgate in the base trim. The second trim of the Explorer also offers power-folding second-row captain's chairs, a feature that is unique to just the Explorer. 

Safety Comparison

When you want a good bundle of driver assistance features, take a good look at the Ford Explorer, which comes standard with blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, a rearview camera with a lens washer, automatic high-beam headlights, post-collision braking, a pre-collision system with forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection.

The Traverse falls quite short in the safety department, offering only a rear-seat reminder, a rearview camera, and Chevrolet's Teen Driver system as standard safety features.

Find the 2020 Ford Explorer in Ayden, NC

Powerful? Check. Tech-loaded? Check. Spacious? You bet. If the 2020 Ford Explorer has won you over, too, come see it for yourself at Doug Henry Ford of Ayden. This superstar three-row SUV is in stock here at our dealership, and our team would love to hand over the keys for an exciting test drive today!