Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs GMC Acadia Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · GMC Acadia

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

Side view
  • Length193.4 in
  • Height71.9 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,632 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • GMC Acadia width78.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 7.3 in shorter (193.4 in vs 200.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 4.5 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.2 in)
  • Height: GMC Acadia is 0.9 in taller (71.9 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 283 lb heavier (4,546 lb vs 4,829 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 283 lb heavier (4,546 lb vs 4,829 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 4.5 in narrower (73.7 in vs 78.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 118.9 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 7.3 in shorter (193.4 in vs 200.7 in)
  5. Height: GMC Acadia is 0.9 in taller (71.9 in vs 72.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for GMC Acadia
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 4.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerGMC AcadiaDifference
Length193.4 in200.7 in7.3 in
Width73.7 in78.2 in4.5 in
Height71.9 in72.8 in0.9 in
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in5.2 in
Curb weight4,546 lb4,829 lb283 lb

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