Tahoe LS vs Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) Comparison

Car Information

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Engine / Motor

180 km/h

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Dimensions

7 Seater

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5 Doors

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Fuel Economy

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Interior

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Safety

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frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag; headcurtain airbags for all rows in outboard seating positions3,4

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Infotainment

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Transmission

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Chassis & Steering

Four-Wheel Drive

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Key Spec

5.3 L - 6.2 L

3.0 L - 3.5 L

320 BHP - 420 BHP

290 BHP - 400 BHP

10AT & Automatic

10 Speed Automatic & 10 Speed Selectshift Automatic & Automatic & CVT

Gasoline & Petrol

Gasoline & Petrol

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7 Seater - 9 Seater

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Engine

5.3 L

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355 BHP

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Technologies

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Comparison of configuration highlights

  • Tahoe LS

    • Push Button Start
    • Keyless Entry
    • Parking sensor rear
    • Parking sensor front
    • Keyless Start
    • Heater
    • Rear Camera
    • Remote key types
    • Anti-Theft Alarm System
    • Number of Airbags
    • Driver Seat Belt Warning
    • ABS
    • EBD/CBC
    • EBA/BA
  • Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD)

    • Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
    • Rear Defogger
    • Keyless Entry
    • Steering Adjustment
    • Anti-Theft Alarm System
    • Number of Airbags
    • Rollover stability control
    • Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
    • Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
    • ABS
    • Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)
    • Vehicle Stability System (ESP/DSC, etc.)
    • Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)

Review Comparison

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Editor's PickFord Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD)

Expert / Editor Recommendation

Choose Tahoe LS if you care more about fuel economy; choose Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) if you care more about price.

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Q&A

  • According to fuel consumption data, Tahoe LS has a fuel consumption of 10.31, while Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) has a fuel consumption of 11.24. Therefore, Tahoe LS is more fuel-efficient.
  • In terms of interior space, Tahoe LS has a wheelbase of 3071, while Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) has a wheelbase of 2.866. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, Tahoe LS, offers more room.
  • Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Tahoe LS uses Four-Wheel Drive, while Ford Explorer 2018 3.5L V6 XLT (AWD) uses All Wheel Drive.