Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length193.4 in
- Height71.9 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.5 in shorter (193.4 in vs 190.9 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.8 in taller (71.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 109.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 10 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,576 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.8 in taller (71.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 109.5 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.5 in shorter (193.4 in vs 190.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 10 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,576 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 2.5 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 1.1 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 | 190.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 71.9 in | 68.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 109.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lb | 4,576 lb | 10 lb |
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