Dodge Durango vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Dodge Durango · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length193.5 in
  • Height71.0 in – 72.5 in
  • Wheelbase115.7 in – 115.9 in
  • Curb weight4,689 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 695 lb heavier (4,689 lb vs 3,995 lb)
  2. Height: Dodge Durango is 4.2 in taller (71.8 in vs 67.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (115.8 in vs 111.6 in)
  4. Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.2 in)
  5. Length: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in shorter (193.5 in vs 190.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Durango · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge DurangoFord ExplorerDifference
Length193.5 in190.7 in2.8 in
Width71.7 in70.2 in1.5 in
Height71.8 in67.6 in4.2 in
Wheelbase115.8 in111.6 in4.2 in
Curb weight4,689 lb3,995 lb695 lb

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