Ford Explorer vs Dodge Caravan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Dodge Caravan
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight4,306 lb – 4,480 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Dodge Caravan width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caravan is 0.4 in shorter (189.5 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.5 in narrower (72.1 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (71.4 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 113.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 463 lb heavier (4,393 lb vs 3,931 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 463 lb heavier (4,393 lb vs 3,931 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.5 in narrower (72.1 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (71.4 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 113.3 in)
- Length: Dodge Caravan is 0.4 in shorter (189.5 in vs 189.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caravan — Dodge Caravan is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Dodge Caravan
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Dodge Caravan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 189.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 78.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 68.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 113.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,393 lb | 3,931 lb | 463 lb |
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