GMC Acadia vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · Ford Explorer
- Length200.8 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,656 lb – 4,850 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.7 in shorter (200.8 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 96 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 4,657 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 96 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 4,657 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.7 in shorter (200.8 in vs 197.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Acadia | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.8 in | 197.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 70.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,753 lb | 4,657 lb | 96 lb |
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