Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width77.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.8 in shorter (198.3 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.8 in taller (70.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 161 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,511 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 161 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,511 lb)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 116.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.8 in shorter (198.3 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 4.8 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 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 193.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 77.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 70.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 116.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 9.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,511 lb | 161 lb |
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