Ford Explorer vs Mitsubishi Outlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Mitsubishi Outlander
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
- Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Mitsubishi Outlander width68.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 10.4 in shorter (189.5 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 3.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 68.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in taller (71.4 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 920 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 3,351 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 920 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 3,351 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in taller (71.4 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 10.4 in shorter (189.5 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 3.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 68.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Outlander — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Mitsubishi Outlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 179.1 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 68.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 64.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 103.3 in | 10.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,270 lb | 3,351 lb | 920 lb |
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