Dodge Durango vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Dodge Durango · Ford Explorer
- Length201.2 in
- Height70.9 in – 71.9 in
- Wheelbase119.8 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight4,756 lb – 5,331 lb
- Width75.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.9 in shorter (201.2 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Durango is 3.1 in narrower (75.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Durango is 1.4 in taller (71.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (119.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 372 lb heavier (5,044 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 372 lb heavier (5,044 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (119.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Durango is 3.1 in narrower (75.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Durango is 1.4 in taller (71.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.9 in shorter (201.2 in vs 198.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Dodge Durango · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Durango — Dodge Durango is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Durango — Based on length × width (Dodge Durango)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Durango | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.2 in | 198.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 78.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 70.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 112.8 in | 7.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 5,044 lb | 4,672 lb | 372 lb |
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