Dodge Grand Caravan vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Dodge Grand Caravan · Ford Explorer
- Length202.8 in
- Height67.9 in
- Wheelbase121.2 in
- Curb weight4,321 lb – 4,483 lb
- Width78.7 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.7 in shorter (202.8 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Dodge Grand Caravan is 0.2 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in taller (67.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 8.6 in longer wheelbase (121.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 242 lb heavier (4,402 lb vs 4,644 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 8.6 in longer wheelbase (121.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 242 lb heavier (4,402 lb vs 4,644 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in taller (67.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.7 in shorter (202.8 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Dodge Grand Caravan is 0.2 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Dodge Grand Caravan · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Grand Caravan — Dodge Grand Caravan is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.8 in | 197.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 78.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 70.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 112.6 in | 8.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,402 lb | 4,644 lb | 242 lb |
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