Ford Explorer vs Mitsubishi Outlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Mitsubishi Outlander
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,534 lb – 4,697 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Mitsubishi Outlander width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 13.4 in shorter (197.1 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 8.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.6 in taller (70.7 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Outlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,034 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 3,582 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,034 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 3,582 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Outlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 8.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 13.4 in shorter (197.1 in vs 183.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 13.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 8.0 in
- More ground clearanceMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Outlander — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Mitsubishi Outlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 183.7 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 66.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 105.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,616 lb | 3,582 lb | 1,034 lb |
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