Ford Explorer vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Ford Expedition

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 weight3,680 lb – 4,113 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.2 in
  • Ford Expedition width78.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 18.8 in shorter (185.8 in vs 204.6 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in narrower (70.2 in vs 78.6 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 10.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 77.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 12.3 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 119.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,096 lb heavier (3,897 lb vs 4,993 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,096 lb heavier (3,897 lb vs 4,993 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Expedition is 10.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 77.5 in)
  3. Width: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in narrower (70.2 in vs 78.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 12.3 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 119.0 in)
  5. Length: Ford Explorer is 18.8 in shorter (185.8 in vs 204.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 18.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Ford Expedition
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 8.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerFord ExpeditionDifference
Length185.8 in204.6 in18.8 in
Width70.2 in78.6 in8.4 in
Height67.3 in77.5 in10.1 in
Wheelbase106.7 in119.0 in12.3 in
Curb weight3,897 lb4,993 lb1,096 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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