Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 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
- Width70.2 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.3 in shorter (185.8 in vs 181.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.1 in narrower (70.2 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.9 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 109 lb heavier (3,897 lb vs 4,005 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.1 in narrower (70.2 in vs 72.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 109 lb heavier (3,897 lb vs 4,005 lb)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.3 in shorter (185.8 in vs 181.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 2.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 181.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 72.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 69.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,897 lb | 4,005 lb | 109 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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