Ford Expedition vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Ford Explorer
- Length206.5 in
- Height77.2 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight5,562 lb – 5,789 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.2 in shorter (206.5 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 7.2 in taller (77.2 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,004 lb heavier (5,676 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,004 lb heavier (5,676 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 7.2 in taller (77.2 in vs 70.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.2 in shorter (206.5 in vs 198.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord Expedition — Ford Expedition has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Expedition | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 206.5 in | 198.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 70.0 in | 7.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 112.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 5,676 lb | 4,672 lb | 1,004 lb |
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