Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length193.4 in
- Height72.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,440 lb – 4,706 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.6 in shorter (193.4 in vs 190.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.4 in narrower (73.7 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.6 in taller (72.8 in vs 67.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 109.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 52 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 4,521 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.6 in taller (72.8 in vs 67.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 109.5 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.6 in shorter (193.4 in vs 190.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 52 lb heavier (4,573 lb vs 4,521 lb)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.4 in narrower (73.7 in vs 73.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 190.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 67.2 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 109.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,573 lb | 4,521 lb | 52 lb |
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