Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Palisade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Hyundai Palisade
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 5,076 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Hyundai Palisade width77.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Palisade is 2.7 in shorter (198.8 in vs 196.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Palisade is 1.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 454 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,257 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 454 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,257 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Palisade is 1.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Palisade — Hyundai Palisade is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Hyundai Palisade
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Palisade — Hyundai Palisade is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Palisade — Based on length × width (Hyundai Palisade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Palisade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 196.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 77.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 68.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 114.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,711 lb | 4,257 lb | 454 lb |
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