Ford Explorer vs Dodge Grand Caravan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Dodge Grand Caravan
- Length193.4 in
- Height72.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,440 lb – 4,706 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Dodge Grand Caravan width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 7.2 in shorter (193.4 in vs 200.6 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.9 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 119.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 531 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 4,042 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 531 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 4,042 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.9 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 119.3 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 7.2 in shorter (193.4 in vs 200.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Dodge Grand Caravan
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 4.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Dodge Grand Caravan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 200.6 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 119.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,573 lb | 4,042 lb | 531 lb |
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