Dodge Grand Caravan vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Dodge Grand Caravan · Ford Explorer
- Length199.6 in – 199.7 in
- Height68.5 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase119.3 in
- Curb weight3,836 lb – 4,321 lb
- Width76.8 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 13.9 in shorter (199.6 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in narrower (76.8 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Grand Caravan is 1.3 in taller (68.6 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (119.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Grand Caravan is 182 lb heavier (4,079 lb vs 3,897 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (119.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in narrower (76.8 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 13.9 in shorter (199.6 in vs 185.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Grand Caravan is 182 lb heavier (4,079 lb vs 3,897 lb)
- Height: Dodge Grand Caravan is 1.3 in taller (68.6 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 13.9 in Check garage fit for Dodge Grand Caravan · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.6 in | 185.8 in | 13.9 in |
| Width | 76.8 in | 70.2 in | 6.6 in |
| Height | 68.6 in | 67.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 106.7 in | 12.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,079 lb | 3,897 lb | 182 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 199.6 in – 199.7 in).
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