Ford Explorer vs Dodge Journey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Dodge Journey
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 5,076 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Dodge Journey width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Journey is 6.4 in shorter (198.8 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 6.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in taller (70.2 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 683 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,028 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 683 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,028 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.2 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 6.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in taller (70.2 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 113.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Dodge Journey
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is narrower by 6.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Journey — Based on length × width (Dodge Journey)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Dodge Journey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 192.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 66.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 113.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,711 lb | 4,028 lb | 683 lb |
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