Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Expedition: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison looks at verified acceleration results for the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across 35 Tahoe tests and 25 Expedition tests. It also gives context across the model-year ranges for Chevrolet and Ford full-size SUVs.
In production form, the Expedition holds the quicker headline results in both key measures: a 4.9-second 0–60 mph time and a 13.5-second quarter-mile in the 2025 Max Platinum (Stealth Performance Pack), compared with the Tahoe’s best production marks of 5.7 seconds and 14.1 seconds in the 2018 Premier RST Performance Package. The fastest overall 0–60 result differs slightly, with the non-production, modified 2018 Callaway Tahoe Premier RST SC560 at 4.8 seconds. Median 0–60 figures also favor the Expedition, 6.5 seconds to 7.5.
The tables below break out individual test results, trims, and sources so you can compare specific versions rather than just a single summary number. The latest shared model year with verified data is 2025, and in that year the Expedition is quicker to 60 mph by 0.9 second. Use the detailed listings to explore how each SUV’s acceleration has changed over time.
Category Winners: Tahoe vs Expedition
The Ford Expedition leads 4–2 across 6 performance categories, with the Chevrolet Tahoe taking 2 categories.
| Category | Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 5.70s | 4.90s Winner |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 14.10s | 13.50s Winner |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 4.80s Winner | 4.90s |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 13.10s Winner | 13.50s |
| Median production 0–60 | 7.50s | 6.50s Winner |
| Median production ¼ mile | 15.70s | 15.10s Winner |
| Category wins | 2 | 4 |
All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Ford Expedition holds the production 0–60 record at 4.90s, 0.80s quicker than the Chevrolet Tahoe's best of 5.70s.
Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Chevrolet Tahoe has been clocked at 4.80s 0–60 — 0.10s quicker than the Ford Expedition's overall best of 4.90s.
Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Ford Expedition reaches 60 mph in 6.50s — 1.00s quicker than the Chevrolet Tahoe's median of 7.50s.
| Metric | Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 7.50s | 6.50s |
| Average 0–60 | 7.55s | 7.29s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 15.70s | 15.10s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 15.72s | 15.48s |
| Sample (0–60) | 32 | 25 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
Latest Available Results
| Metric | Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
5.80s
High Country |
4.90s
Max Platinum (Stealth Performance Pack) |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 14.30s | 13.50s |
Overlapping Model Years (1997–2025)
9 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 9 years both models overlapped (1997–2025), the Ford Expedition held a 0.70s median 0–60 advantage over the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Data Coverage
The Chevrolet Tahoe has 35 tests spanning 1996–2025, while the Ford Expedition has 25 tests from 1997–2025.
| Metric | Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 35 | 25 |
| Production tests | 32 | 25 |
| Earliest tested year | 1996 | 1997 |
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2025 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.