Spec Sizes

Dodge Journey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Journey · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length192.4 in
  • Height66.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Ground clearance7.2 in
  • Curb weight3,818 lb – 4,238 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Journey is 6.4 in shorter (192.4 in vs 198.8 in)
  • Width: Dodge Journey is 6.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in taller (66.6 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 119.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 683 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 4,711 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 683 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 4,711 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.2 in)
  3. Width: Dodge Journey is 6.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  4. Height: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in taller (66.6 in vs 70.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 119.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Journey · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is narrower by 6.7 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 1.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Journey — Based on length × width (Dodge Journey)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge JourneyFord ExplorerDifference
Length192.4 in198.8 in6.4 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in6.7 in
Height66.6 in70.2 in3.6 in
Wheelbase113.8 in119.1 in5.3 in
Ground clearance7.2 in8.2 in1.0 in
Curb weight4,028 lb4,711 lb683 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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