Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs GMC Yukon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · GMC Yukon

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 Yukon width79.0 in – 79.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 8.6 in shorter (193.4 in vs 202.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 5.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 79.0 in)
  • Height: GMC Yukon is 5.0 in taller (71.9 in vs 76.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 1,112 lb heavier (4,546 lb vs 5,658 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 1,112 lb heavier (4,546 lb vs 5,658 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 5.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 79.0 in)
  3. Height: GMC Yukon is 5.0 in taller (71.9 in vs 76.9 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 8.6 in shorter (193.4 in vs 202.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 116.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for GMC Yukon
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerGMC YukonDifference
Length193.4 in202.0 in8.6 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in5.3 in
Height71.9 in76.9 in5.0 in
Wheelbase113.7 in116.0 in2.3 in
Curb weight4,546 lb5,658 lb1,112 lb

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