GMC Acadia vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · Ford Explorer
- Length193.6 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Width75.4 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Acadia is 4.7 in shorter (193.6 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: GMC Acadia is 3.5 in narrower (75.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.0 in taller (66.0 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.0 in taller (66.0 in vs 70.0 in)
- Width: GMC Acadia is 3.5 in narrower (75.4 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: GMC Acadia is 4.7 in shorter (193.6 in vs 198.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 112.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Acadia — GMC Acadia is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Acadia — GMC Acadia is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Acadia — Based on length × width (GMC Acadia)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Acadia | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 198.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 78.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 70.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 112.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 8.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | — | 4,672 lb | — |
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