Head to head
2026 Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Chevrolet Traverse
Shown: 2026 Traverse AWD Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Ford Explorer
Shown: 2026 Explorer RWD Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 4 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Chevrolet Traverse AWD Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 2026 Ford Explorer RWD Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Traverse AWD | Explorer RWD |
| Trim / config | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| MPG Hwy | 24 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd | Automatic (S10) |
| Cyl | 4 | 6 |
| Body | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Chevrolet Traverse and the Ford Explorer both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.