Dodge Grand Caravan vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Dodge Grand Caravan · Ford Explorer
- Length200.5 in
- Height68.9 in
- Wheelbase119.3 in
- Curb weight4,011 lb – 4,506 lb
- Width78.6 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.0 in shorter (200.5 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.5 in narrower (78.6 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (68.9 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (119.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 8 lb heavier (4,259 lb vs 4,267 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.5 in narrower (78.6 in vs 72.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.0 in shorter (200.5 in vs 189.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (119.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (68.9 in vs 71.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 8 lb heavier (4,259 lb vs 4,267 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Grand Caravan · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.5 in | 189.5 in | 11.0 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 72.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 71.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 113.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,259 lb | 4,267 lb | 8 lb |
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