Cadillac Escalade vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Cadillac Escalade · Ford Explorer
- Length202.5 in
- Height75.9 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Curb weight5,488 lb – 5,694 lb
- Width79.0 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in shorter (202.5 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 5.2 in taller (75.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac Escalade has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 947 lb heavier (5,591 lb vs 4,645 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 947 lb heavier (5,591 lb vs 4,645 lb)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 5.2 in taller (75.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac Escalade has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.4 in shorter (202.5 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Cadillac Escalade · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.5 in | 197.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 75.9 in | 70.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 112.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,591 lb | 4,645 lb | 947 lb |
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