Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Ford Expedition

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

Side view
  • Length193.4 in
  • Height72.8 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • Ford Expedition width78.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 13.0 in shorter (193.4 in vs 206.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 4.5 in taller (72.8 in vs 77.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 119.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,106 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 5,692 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,106 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 5,692 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.8 in)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 13.0 in shorter (193.4 in vs 206.4 in)
  4. Height: Ford Expedition is 4.5 in taller (72.8 in vs 77.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 119.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 13.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Ford Expedition
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerFord ExpeditionDifference
Length193.4 in206.4 in13.0 in
Width73.7 in78.8 in5.1 in
Height72.8 in77.3 in4.5 in
Wheelbase113.7 in119.0 in5.3 in
Curb weight4,586 lb5,692 lb1,106 lb

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