Ford Explorer vs Dodge Caravan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Dodge Caravan
- Length180.8 in – 190.7 in
- Height67.0 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase101.7 in – 111.6 in
- Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,128 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Dodge Caravan width76.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 0.6 in shorter (185.8 in vs 186.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in narrower (70.2 in vs 76.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caravan is 1.2 in taller (67.3 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 369 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 3,533 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 369 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 3,533 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in narrower (70.2 in vs 76.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 113.3 in)
- Height: Dodge Caravan is 1.2 in taller (67.3 in vs 68.5 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 0.6 in shorter (185.8 in vs 186.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Dodge Caravan
- 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
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Dodge Caravan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 186.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 76.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 68.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,902 lb | 3,533 lb | 369 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.8 in – 190.7 in).
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