Dodge Durango vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Dodge Durango · Ford Explorer
- Length193.5 in
- Height71.0 in – 72.5 in
- Wheelbase115.7 in – 115.9 in
- Curb weight4,689 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in shorter (193.5 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Durango is 4.2 in taller (71.8 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (115.8 in vs 111.6 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 695 lb heavier (4,689 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 695 lb heavier (4,689 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Height: Dodge Durango is 4.2 in taller (71.8 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (115.8 in vs 111.6 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in shorter (193.5 in vs 190.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Durango · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Durango | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 190.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 67.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.8 in | 111.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,689 lb | 3,995 lb | 695 lb |
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