Spec Sizes

Dodge Journey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Curb weight3,796 lb – 4,328 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Journey is 4.7 in shorter (192.4 in vs 197.1 in)
  • Width: Dodge Journey is 6.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in taller (66.6 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 583 lb heavier (4,062 lb vs 4,645 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 583 lb heavier (4,062 lb vs 4,645 lb)
  2. Width: Dodge Journey is 6.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  3. Height: Ford Explorer is 4.1 in taller (66.6 in vs 70.7 in)
  4. Length: Dodge Journey is 4.7 in shorter (192.4 in vs 197.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is shorter by 4.7 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
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Journey — Based on length × width (Dodge Journey)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge JourneyFord ExplorerDifference
Length192.4 in197.1 in4.7 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in6.7 in
Height66.6 in70.7 in4.1 in
Wheelbase113.8 in112.6 in1.2 in
Ground clearance—8.0 in—
Curb weight4,062 lb4,645 lb583 lb

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