Spec Sizes

Ford Flex vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Flex · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length201.8 in
  • Height68.0 in
  • Wheelbase117.9 in
  • Curb weight4,471 lb – 4,643 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.9 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in shorter (201.8 in vs 197.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (75.9 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (68.0 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 112.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 87 lb heavier (4,557 lb vs 4,644 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 112.6 in)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (68.0 in vs 70.7 in)
  3. Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (75.9 in vs 78.9 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 4.7 in shorter (201.8 in vs 197.1 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 87 lb heavier (4,557 lb vs 4,644 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Flex · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Flex — Ford Flex is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Flex — Based on length × width (Ford Flex)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FlexFord ExplorerDifference
Length201.8 in197.1 in4.7 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in3.0 in
Height68.0 in70.7 in2.7 in
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in5.3 in
Ground clearance—8.0 in—
Curb weight4,557 lb4,644 lb87 lb

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