Cadillac Escalade vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Cadillac Escalade · Ford Explorer
- Length202.5 in
- Height75.9 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Curb weight5,490 lb – 5,691 lb
- Width79.0 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.1 in shorter (202.5 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.3 in narrower (79.0 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 4.0 in taller (75.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac Escalade has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 1,005 lb heavier (5,591 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 1,005 lb heavier (5,591 lb vs 4,586 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.3 in narrower (79.0 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 4.0 in taller (75.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.1 in shorter (202.5 in vs 193.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac Escalade has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 113.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Cadillac Escalade · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.5 in | 193.4 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 73.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 75.9 in | 71.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 113.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,591 lb | 4,586 lb | 1,005 lb |
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