Spec Sizes

Ford Expedition vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length206.5 in
  • Height77.2 in
  • Wheelbase119.0 in
  • Curb weight5,578 lb – 5,805 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.8 in
  • Ford Explorer width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 13.1 in shorter (206.5 in vs 193.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 5.3 in taller (77.2 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,146 lb heavier (5,692 lb vs 4,546 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,146 lb heavier (5,692 lb vs 4,546 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Expedition is 5.3 in taller (77.2 in vs 71.9 in)
  3. Width: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 73.7 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 13.1 in shorter (206.5 in vs 193.4 in)
  5. 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 13.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExpeditionFord ExplorerDifference
Length206.5 in193.4 in13.1 in
Width78.8 in73.7 in5.1 in
Height77.2 in71.9 in5.3 in
Wheelbase119.0 in113.7 in5.3 in
Curb weight5,692 lb4,546 lb1,146 lb

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