Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight4,306 lb – 4,480 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.9 in shorter (189.5 in vs 186.6 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.7 in taller (71.4 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 109.5 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 67 lb heavier (4,393 lb vs 4,460 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.7 in taller (71.4 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 109.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.9 in shorter (189.5 in vs 186.6 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 67 lb heavier (4,393 lb vs 4,460 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 186.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 67.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 109.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,393 lb | 4,460 lb | 67 lb |
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