Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Ford Flex Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2023 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Ford Flex

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

Side view
  • Length198.8 in
  • Height70.2 in
  • Wheelbase119.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight4,345 lb – 5,076 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • Ford Flex width75.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 3.0 in shorter (198.8 in vs 201.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 2.2 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 117.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 5.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 77 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,634 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 5.9 in)
  2. Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.9 in)
  3. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.2 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.0 in)
  4. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 77 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,634 lb)
  5. Length: Ford Explorer is 3.0 in shorter (198.8 in vs 201.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Ford Flex
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Flex — Ford Flex is narrower by 3.0 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Flex — Based on length × width (Ford Flex)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerFord FlexDifference
Length198.8 in201.8 in3.0 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in3.0 in
Height70.2 in68.0 in2.2 in
Wheelbase119.1 in117.9 in1.2 in
Ground clearance8.2 in5.9 in2.3 in
Curb weight4,711 lb4,634 lb77 lb

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