Ford Explorer vs Kia Carnival Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Kia Carnival
- Length198.8 in
- Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Kia Carnival width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in shorter (198.8 in vs 203.0 in)
- Width: Kia Carnival is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.9 in taller (70.1 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 121.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 16 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,552 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 121.7 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in shorter (198.8 in vs 203.0 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.9 in taller (70.1 in vs 69.2 in)
- Width: Kia Carnival is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Kia Carnival
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Carnival — Kia Carnival is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Kia Carnival | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 203.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 69.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 121.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 6.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 4,552 lb | 16 lb |
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