Chevrolet TrailBlazer (2000 – 2008) vs Ford Explorer (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two, with up to 304 hp against 295 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 9.0 s. The Chevrolet TrailBlazer has the higher top speed: 192 km/h against 185 km/h. The Ford Explorer is the lighter car, from 1,857 kg against 2,004 kg. At 4,890 mm, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 77 mm longer than the Ford Explorer.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
TrailBlazer
2000 – 2008
|
Ford
Explorer
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2008 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | RWD · AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 279 – 295 hp | 209 – 304 hp |
| Torque | 373 – 375 Nm | 344 – 495 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 9.4 s | 8.0 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 192 km/h | 158 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 4,813 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,004 – 2,140 kg | 1,857 – 2,065 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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