GMC Acadia vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 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 2.0 in shorter (200.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: GMC Acadia is 0.2 in taller (70.4 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 43 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in shorter (200.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 43 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Height: GMC Acadia is 0.2 in taller (70.4 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 119.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Acadia | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.8 in | 198.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 70.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 119.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,753 lb | 4,711 lb | 43 lb |
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