Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Ford Flex Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Ford Flex

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

Side view
  • Length197.1 in
  • Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
  • Wheelbase112.6 in
  • Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,534 lb – 4,697 lb
Front / width
  • 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 Flex is 40 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 4,655 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 117.9 in)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.0 in)
  3. Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.9 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in shorter (197.1 in vs 201.8 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Flex is 40 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 4,655 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

SpecFord ExplorerFord FlexDifference
Length197.1 in201.8 in4.7 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in3.0 in
Height70.7 in68.0 in2.7 in
Wheelbase112.6 in117.9 in5.3 in
Ground clearance8.0 in——
Curb weight4,616 lb4,655 lb40 lb

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