Ford Explorer vs Ford Flex Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Ford Flex
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,731 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Ford Flex width75.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in shorter (197.1 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 117.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 87 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 4,557 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 117.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.0 in)
- Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.9 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in shorter (197.1 in vs 201.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 87 lb heavier (4,644 lb vs 4,557 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.7 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
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Flex — Based on length × width (Ford Flex)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Ford Flex | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 201.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 75.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 68.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 117.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,644 lb | 4,557 lb | 87 lb |
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