Ford Explorer vs Dodge Durango Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Dodge Durango

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • Width70.2 in
  • Dodge Durango width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 7.8 in shorter (185.8 in vs 193.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Dodge Durango is 4.4 in taller (67.3 in vs 71.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 115.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 788 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 4,689 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 788 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 4,689 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 115.8 in)
  3. Height: Dodge Durango is 4.4 in taller (67.3 in vs 71.8 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 7.8 in shorter (185.8 in vs 193.5 in)
  5. Width: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Dodge Durango
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerDodge DurangoDifference
Length185.8 in193.5 in7.8 in
Width70.2 in71.7 in1.5 in
Height67.3 in71.8 in4.4 in
Wheelbase106.7 in115.8 in9.2 in
Curb weight3,902 lb4,689 lb788 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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