Ford Explorer vs Dodge Caravan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2007 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Dodge Caravan
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 5,076 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Dodge Caravan width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caravan is 9.7 in shorter (198.8 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Dodge Caravan is 0.3 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 113.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 780 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 3,931 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 780 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 3,931 lb)
- Length: Dodge Caravan is 9.7 in shorter (198.8 in vs 189.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 113.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Caravan is 0.3 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caravan — Dodge Caravan is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Dodge Caravan
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caravan — Dodge Caravan is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caravan — Based on length × width (Dodge Caravan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Dodge Caravan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 189.1 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 68.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 113.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,711 lb | 3,931 lb | 780 lb |
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