Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length190.7 in
- Height67.5 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in
- Curb weight3,876 lb – 4,113 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 9.2 in shorter (190.7 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 1.8 in taller (67.6 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (111.6 in vs 105.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 71 lb heavier (3,995 lb vs 3,924 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (111.6 in vs 105.9 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 9.2 in shorter (190.7 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 1.8 in taller (67.6 in vs 69.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 71 lb heavier (3,995 lb vs 3,924 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 9.2 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
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 181.5 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 72.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 69.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 105.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,995 lb | 3,924 lb | 71 lb |
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