Ford Explorer vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Ford Expedition
- Length198.8 in
- Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Ford Expedition width83.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.2 in shorter (198.8 in vs 210.0 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 83.6 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 6.4 in taller (70.1 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 122.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,032 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 5,568 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,032 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 5,568 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 6.4 in taller (70.1 in vs 76.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 83.6 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 11.2 in shorter (198.8 in vs 210.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Ford Expedition
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 4.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Expedition — Ford Expedition has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 210.0 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 83.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 76.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 122.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 9.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 5,568 lb | 1,032 lb |
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