Dodge Durango vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Dodge Durango · Ford Explorer
- Length193.5 in
- Height70.5 in – 72.0 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in – 116.2 in
- Ground clearance8.6 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight4,689 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.0 in shorter (193.5 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Durango is 0.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in taller (71.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (116.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 423 lb heavier (4,689 lb vs 4,267 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 423 lb heavier (4,689 lb vs 4,267 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.0 in shorter (193.5 in vs 189.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (116.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Durango is 0.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in taller (71.3 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Durango · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Durango — Dodge Durango is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Durango | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 189.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 72.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 71.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in | 113.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,689 lb | 4,267 lb | 423 lb |
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