Ford Explorer vs Kia Telluride Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Kia Telluride
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 5,076 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Kia Telluride width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Telluride is 1.9 in shorter (198.8 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Kia Telluride is 0.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 478 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,233 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 478 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,233 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.3 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.9 in)
- Length: Kia Telluride is 1.9 in shorter (198.8 in vs 196.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Telluride — Kia Telluride is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Kia Telluride
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Telluride — Kia Telluride is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Telluride — Based on length × width (Kia Telluride)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Kia Telluride | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 196.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 68.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 114.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,711 lb | 4,233 lb | 478 lb |
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