Ford Explorer vs GMC Yukon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · GMC Yukon

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

Side view
  • Length197.1 in
  • Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
  • Wheelbase112.6 in
  • Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,732 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • GMC Yukon width79.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in shorter (197.1 in vs 202.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.0 in)
  • Height: GMC Yukon is 6.2 in taller (70.7 in vs 76.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 1,076 lb heavier (4,645 lb vs 5,721 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 1,076 lb heavier (4,645 lb vs 5,721 lb)
  2. Height: GMC Yukon is 6.2 in taller (70.7 in vs 76.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 116.0 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in shorter (197.1 in vs 202.0 in)
  5. Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for GMC Yukon
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerGMC YukonDifference
Length197.1 in202.0 in4.9 in
Width78.9 in79.0 in0.1 in
Height70.7 in76.9 in6.2 in
Wheelbase112.6 in116.0 in3.4 in
Ground clearance8.0 in——
Curb weight4,645 lb5,721 lb1,076 lb

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