Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs GMC Yukon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · GMC Yukon

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

Side view
  • Length189.5 in
  • Height71.4 in
  • Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
  • Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • GMC Yukon width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (189.5 in vs 198.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: GMC Yukon is 5.2 in taller (71.4 in vs 76.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 972 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 5,242 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 972 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 5,242 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 6.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 78.9 in)
  3. Height: GMC Yukon is 5.2 in taller (71.4 in vs 76.6 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (189.5 in vs 198.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 116.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for GMC Yukon
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerGMC YukonDifference
Length189.5 in198.9 in9.4 in
Width72.1 in78.9 in6.8 in
Height71.4 in76.6 in5.2 in
Wheelbase113.4 in116.0 in2.6 in
Curb weight4,270 lb5,242 lb972 lb

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