Cadillac Escalade vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Cadillac Escalade · Ford Explorer
- Length203.9 in
- Height74.4 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight5,521 lb – 5,785 lb
- Width80.5 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.6 in shorter (203.9 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 4.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac Escalade has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 981 lb heavier (5,653 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 981 lb heavier (5,653 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 4.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac Escalade has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.6 in shorter (203.9 in vs 198.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Cadillac Escalade · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.9 in | 198.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 78.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 70.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 112.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 5,653 lb | 4,672 lb | 981 lb |
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