Ford Expedition vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Ford Explorer
- Length204.6 in
- Height76.5 in – 78.4 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Curb weight4,808 lb – 5,177 lb
- Width78.6 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 18.8 in shorter (204.6 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in narrower (78.6 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 10.1 in taller (77.5 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 12.3 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,096 lb heavier (4,993 lb vs 3,897 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,096 lb heavier (4,993 lb vs 3,897 lb)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 10.1 in taller (77.5 in vs 67.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in narrower (78.6 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 12.3 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 18.8 in shorter (204.6 in vs 185.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 18.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 8.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Expedition | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.6 in | 185.8 in | 18.8 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 70.2 in | 8.4 in |
| Height | 77.5 in | 67.3 in | 10.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 106.7 in | 12.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,993 lb | 3,897 lb | 1,096 lb |
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