Ford Ranger vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Ford Explorer
- Length210.8 in
- Height70.7 in – 71.5 in
- Wheelbase126.8 in
- Width77.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 12.0 in shorter (210.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 1.1 in narrower (77.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 0.9 in taller (71.1 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 119.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 119.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 12.0 in shorter (210.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 1.1 in narrower (77.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 0.9 in taller (71.1 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210.8 in | 198.8 in | 12.0 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 78.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 71.1 in | 70.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.8 in | 119.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 4,711 lb | — |
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