Dodge Journey vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Dodge Journey · Ford Explorer
- Length192.4 in
- Height66.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,818 lb – 4,238 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Journey is 5.9 in shorter (192.4 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 6.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in taller (66.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 644 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 644 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.1 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 6.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.4 in taller (66.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Dodge Journey is 5.9 in shorter (192.4 in vs 198.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is shorter by 5.9 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 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Journey — Based on length × width (Dodge Journey)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Journey | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 198.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 78.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 70.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 112.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 8.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,028 lb | 4,672 lb | 644 lb |
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