Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
- Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.0 in shorter (189.5 in vs 181.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.1 in taller (71.4 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 105.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 338 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 3,933 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 338 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 3,933 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 105.9 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.0 in shorter (189.5 in vs 181.5 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.1 in taller (71.4 in vs 70.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 181.5 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 70.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 105.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,270 lb | 3,933 lb | 338 lb |
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