Cadillac Escalade vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Cadillac Escalade · Ford Explorer
- Length198.9 in
- Height76.5 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance9.7 in – 10.6 in
- Curb weight5,367 lb – 5,572 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (198.9 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 5.1 in taller (76.5 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac Escalade has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 1,077 lb heavier (5,470 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 1,077 lb heavier (5,470 lb vs 4,393 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 5.1 in taller (76.5 in vs 71.4 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (198.9 in vs 189.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac Escalade has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 113.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Cadillac Escalade · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.9 in | 189.5 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 71.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 113.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,470 lb | 4,393 lb | 1,077 lb |
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