Ford Explorer vs GMC Yukon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · GMC Yukon

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

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • Width70.2 in
  • GMC Yukon width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 13.2 in shorter (185.8 in vs 198.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 8.7 in narrower (70.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: GMC Yukon is 9.3 in taller (67.3 in vs 76.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 9.3 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 753 lb heavier (3,897 lb vs 4,649 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 753 lb heavier (3,897 lb vs 4,649 lb)
  2. Height: GMC Yukon is 9.3 in taller (67.3 in vs 76.6 in)
  3. Width: Ford Explorer is 8.7 in narrower (70.2 in vs 78.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 9.3 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 116.0 in)
  5. Length: Ford Explorer is 13.2 in shorter (185.8 in vs 198.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 13.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for GMC Yukon
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 8.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerGMC YukonDifference
Length185.8 in198.9 in13.2 in
Width70.2 in78.9 in8.7 in
Height67.3 in76.6 in9.3 in
Wheelbase106.7 in116.0 in9.3 in
Curb weight3,897 lb4,649 lb753 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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