GMC Acadia vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · Ford Explorer
- Length200.7 in
- Height72.8 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Curb weight4,656 lb – 4,857 lb
- Width78.2 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in shorter (200.7 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: GMC Acadia is 0.7 in narrower (78.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: GMC Acadia is 2.1 in taller (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 113 lb heavier (4,757 lb vs 4,644 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.6 in)
- Height: GMC Acadia is 2.1 in taller (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 113 lb heavier (4,757 lb vs 4,644 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in shorter (200.7 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: GMC Acadia is 0.7 in narrower (78.2 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Acadia — GMC Acadia is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Acadia | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.7 in | 197.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 78.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,757 lb | 4,644 lb | 113 lb |
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