Spec Sizes

Ford Expedition vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length205.8 in
  • Height76.6 in – 77.4 in
  • Wheelbase119.0 in
  • Curb weight5,352 lb – 5,607 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.7 in
  • Ford Explorer width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 16.3 in shorter (205.8 in vs 189.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in narrower (78.7 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 5.6 in taller (77.0 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,087 lb heavier (5,480 lb vs 4,393 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,087 lb heavier (5,480 lb vs 4,393 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in narrower (78.7 in vs 72.1 in)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 16.3 in shorter (205.8 in vs 189.5 in)
  4. Height: Ford Expedition is 5.6 in taller (77.0 in vs 71.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 113.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 16.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExpeditionFord ExplorerDifference
Length205.8 in189.5 in16.3 in
Width78.7 in72.1 in6.6 in
Height77.0 in71.4 in5.6 in
Wheelbase119.0 in113.8 in5.2 in
Curb weight5,480 lb4,393 lb1,087 lb

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