Ford Explorer vs Dodge Caravan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Dodge Caravan
- Length190.7 in
- Height67.5 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in
- Curb weight3,876 lb – 4,113 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Dodge Caravan width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caravan is 1.6 in shorter (190.7 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in narrower (70.2 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Caravan is 1.3 in taller (67.6 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (111.6 in vs 113.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 12 lb heavier (3,995 lb vs 3,983 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in narrower (70.2 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Caravan is 1.3 in taller (67.6 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (111.6 in vs 113.3 in)
- Length: Dodge Caravan is 1.6 in shorter (190.7 in vs 189.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 12 lb heavier (3,995 lb vs 3,983 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caravan — Dodge Caravan is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Dodge Caravan
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 8.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Dodge Caravan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 189.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 78.6 in | 8.4 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 68.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 113.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,995 lb | 3,983 lb | 12 lb |
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