2025 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2025 Ford Explorer Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban

2025 Chevrolet
Suburban

MSRP*: $61,500 to $84,200
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Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,655 to $56,110
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 25 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 144.5 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 300 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity 7,900 - 8,200 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 226.3 in 198.8 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Suburban offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Ford Explorer. The Chevrolet Suburban will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Explorer.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Suburban will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Ford Explorer, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Suburban is much wider than the Ford Explorer, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Suburban, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Ford Explorer.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Chevrolet Suburban is clearly the choice over the Ford Explorer for pulling heavy loads. The Chevrolet Suburban has a little more horsepower than the Ford Explorer.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Chevrolet Suburban transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Ford Explorer.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Suburban and the Ford Explorer.