Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs GMC Yukon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · GMC Yukon

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

Side view
  • Length198.8 in
  • Height70.2 in
  • Wheelbase119.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in
  • Curb weight4,345 lb – 5,076 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • GMC Yukon width81.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 11.2 in shorter (198.8 in vs 210.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 2.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 81.0 in)
  • Height: GMC Yukon is 6.3 in taller (70.2 in vs 76.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 120.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 948 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 5,659 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 948 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 5,659 lb)
  2. Height: GMC Yukon is 6.3 in taller (70.2 in vs 76.5 in)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 11.2 in shorter (198.8 in vs 210.0 in)
  4. Width: Ford Explorer is 2.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 81.0 in)
  5. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for GMC Yukon
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 2.1 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerGMC YukonDifference
Length198.8 in210.0 in11.2 in
Width78.9 in81.0 in2.1 in
Height70.2 in76.5 in6.3 in
Wheelbase119.1 in120.9 in1.8 in
Ground clearance8.2 in8.0 in0.2 in
Curb weight4,711 lb5,659 lb948 lb

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