Ford Expedition vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Ford Explorer
- Length205.8 in
- Height76.6 in – 76.7 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Curb weight5,352 lb – 5,607 lb
- Width78.7 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 12.4 in shorter (205.8 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in narrower (78.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 3.9 in taller (76.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 907 lb heavier (5,480 lb vs 4,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 907 lb heavier (5,480 lb vs 4,573 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in narrower (78.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 12.4 in shorter (205.8 in vs 193.4 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 3.9 in taller (76.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 113.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 12.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Expedition | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.8 in | 193.4 in | 12.4 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 73.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Height | 76.7 in | 72.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 113.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,480 lb | 4,573 lb | 907 lb |
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