Spec Sizes

Ford Flex vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 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
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight4,439 lb – 4,828 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.9 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in shorter (201.8 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (75.9 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (68.0 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 112.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.2 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 39 lb heavier (4,634 lb vs 4,672 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.2 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 8.1 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 112.8 in)
  3. Width: Ford Flex is 3.0 in narrower (75.9 in vs 78.9 in)
  4. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (68.0 in vs 70.0 in)
  5. Length: Ford Explorer is 3.5 in shorter (201.8 in vs 198.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.5 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 2.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Flex — Based on length × width (Ford Flex)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FlexFord ExplorerDifference
Length201.8 in198.3 in3.5 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in3.0 in
Height68.0 in70.0 in2.0 in
Wheelbase117.9 in112.8 in5.1 in
Ground clearance5.9 in8.1 in2.2 in
Curb weight4,634 lb4,672 lb39 lb

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