Dodge Grand Caravan vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Dodge Grand Caravan · Ford Explorer
- Length202.5 in
- Height68.9 in
- Wheelbase121.2 in
- Curb weight4,321 lb – 4,483 lb
- Width78.7 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.1 in shorter (202.5 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in narrower (78.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.0 in taller (68.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (121.2 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 184 lb heavier (4,402 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in narrower (78.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (121.2 in vs 113.7 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.1 in shorter (202.5 in vs 193.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.0 in taller (68.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 184 lb heavier (4,402 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Grand Caravan · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.5 in | 193.4 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 73.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 71.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 113.7 in | 7.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,402 lb | 4,586 lb | 184 lb |
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