Ford Ranger vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Ford Explorer
- Length189.4 in – 203.6 in
- Height66.2 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase111.5 in – 125.9 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in – 71.3 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.1 in shorter (196.5 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in taller (67.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,269 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,269 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,586 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 5.0 in taller (67.0 in vs 71.9 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 113.7 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.1 in shorter (196.5 in vs 193.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 193.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 73.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 71.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 113.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 4,586 lb | 1,269 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.4 in – 203.6 in).
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