Ford Flex vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Flex · Ford Explorer
- Length201.8 in
- Height68.0 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Curb weight4,471 lb – 4,643 lb
- Width75.9 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.2 in narrower (75.9 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.9 in taller (68.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Flex is 11 lb heavier (4,557 lb vs 4,546 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.9 in taller (68.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 193.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 113.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.2 in narrower (75.9 in vs 73.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Flex is 11 lb heavier (4,557 lb vs 4,546 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Flex · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Flex | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 193.4 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 73.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 71.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 113.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,557 lb | 4,546 lb | 11 lb |
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