Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,432 lb – 4,882 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width76.5 in – 77.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 6.5 in shorter (197.1 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in taller (70.7 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 114.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 191 lb heavier (4,657 lb vs 4,848 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 191 lb heavier (4,657 lb vs 4,848 lb)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 6.5 in shorter (197.1 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.5 in taller (70.7 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 114.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 6.5 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 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 | 197.1 in | 190.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 69.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 114.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,657 lb | 4,848 lb | 191 lb |
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