Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width76.5 in – 77.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.5 in shorter (198.8 in vs 190.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.8 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 114.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 399 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,935 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 399 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,935 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.6 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.5 in shorter (198.8 in vs 190.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 114.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 8.5 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
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.6 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 | 198.8 in | 190.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 68.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 114.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 4,935 lb | 399 lb |
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