Ford Flex vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Flex · Ford Explorer
- Length201.8 in
- Height68.0 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,439 lb – 4,637 lb
- Width75.9 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.0 in shorter (201.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (75.9 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.2 in taller (68.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 173 lb heavier (4,538 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (75.9 in vs 78.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 173 lb heavier (4,538 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.2 in taller (68.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.0 in shorter (201.8 in vs 198.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.0 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
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 2.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Flex — Based on length × width (Ford Flex)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Flex | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 198.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 78.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 70.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 119.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 8.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,538 lb | 4,711 lb | 173 lb |
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