Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width76.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 189.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 114.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 93 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,765 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.6 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 189.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 93 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,765 lb)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 114.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 8.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 189.8 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | — | 76.5 in | — |
| Height | 70.0 in | 69.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 114.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,765 lb | 93 lb |
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