Dodge Grand Caravan vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Dodge Grand Caravan · Ford Explorer
- Length200.5 in
- Height68.8 in
- Wheelbase119.3 in
- Curb weight4,146 lb – 4,521 lb
- Width76.6 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.8 in shorter (200.5 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.4 in narrower (76.6 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Grand Caravan is 1.2 in taller (68.8 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (119.3 in vs 111.6 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Grand Caravan is 339 lb heavier (4,334 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.4 in narrower (76.6 in vs 70.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Grand Caravan is 339 lb heavier (4,334 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (119.3 in vs 111.6 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.8 in shorter (200.5 in vs 190.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Grand Caravan is 1.2 in taller (68.8 in vs 67.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 9.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Grand Caravan · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.5 in | 190.7 in | 9.8 in |
| Width | 76.6 in | 70.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Height | 68.8 in | 67.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 111.6 in | 7.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,334 lb | 3,995 lb | 339 lb |
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