Ford Explorer vs Mitsubishi Outlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Mitsubishi Outlander
- 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
- Mitsubishi Outlander width71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 14.0 in shorter (198.8 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 7.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in taller (70.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Outlander has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,081 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 3,456 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,081 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 3,456 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 7.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 71.3 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 14.0 in shorter (198.8 in vs 184.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Outlander has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 14.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 7.6 in
- More ground clearanceMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Outlander — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Mitsubishi Outlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 184.8 in | 14.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.3 in | 7.6 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 67.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 105.1 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 3,456 lb | 1,081 lb |
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