Ford Explorer vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.4 in shorter (198.3 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.3 in taller (70.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 239 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 239 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,434 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 117.3 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.4 in shorter (198.3 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.3 in taller (70.0 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 200.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 70.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 117.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,434 lb | 239 lb |
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