Ford Explorer vs Ford Flex Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Ford Flex
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Ford Flex width75.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 201.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 117.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.2 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 134 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,538 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.2 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 117.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 134 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,538 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.0 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 201.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 2.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Ford Flex | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 201.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | — | 75.9 in | — |
| Height | 70.0 in | 68.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 117.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 5.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,538 lb | 134 lb |
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