Ford Explorer vs Dodge Grand Caravan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Dodge Grand Caravan
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
- Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Dodge Grand Caravan width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.0 in shorter (189.5 in vs 200.5 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: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 119.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 7 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 6.5 in narrower (72.1 in vs 78.6 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.0 in shorter (189.5 in vs 200.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 119.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in taller (71.4 in vs 68.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 7 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,264 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 200.5 in | 11.0 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 78.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 68.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 119.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,270 lb | 4,264 lb | 7 lb |
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