Ford Explorer vs GMC Yukon Denali Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · GMC Yukon Denali
- Length180.8 in – 190.7 in
- Height67.0 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase101.7 in – 111.6 in
- Curb weight3,680 lb – 4,113 lb
- Width70.2 in
- GMC Yukon Denali width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 15.7 in shorter (185.8 in vs 201.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.6 in narrower (70.2 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon Denali is 7.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 74.3 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon Denali has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 117.5 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon Denali is 1,971 lb heavier (3,897 lb vs 5,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon Denali is 1,971 lb heavier (3,897 lb vs 5,867 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.6 in narrower (70.2 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon Denali is 7.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 74.3 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon Denali has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 117.5 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 15.7 in shorter (185.8 in vs 201.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 15.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for GMC Yukon Denali
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 8.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | GMC Yukon Denali | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 201.4 in | 15.7 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 78.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 74.3 in | 7.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 117.5 in | 10.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,897 lb | 5,867 lb | 1,971 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.8 in – 190.7 in).
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