Ford Explorer vs Ford Flex Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Ford Flex
- Length193.4 in
- Height71.9 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Ford Flex width75.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in shorter (193.4 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.2 in narrower (73.7 in vs 75.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.9 in taller (71.9 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 117.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 32 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,554 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.9 in taller (71.9 in vs 68.0 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in shorter (193.4 in vs 201.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 117.9 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.2 in narrower (73.7 in vs 75.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 32 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,554 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Ford Flex
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Ford Flex | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 201.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 75.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 71.9 in | 68.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 117.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lb | 4,554 lb | 32 lb |
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