Spec Sizes

GMC Yukon Denali vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon Denali · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length201.4 in
  • Height74.0 in
  • Wheelbase117.5 in
  • Curb weight5,867 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.8 in
  • Ford Explorer width70.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 15.7 in shorter (201.4 in vs 185.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in narrower (76.8 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Height: GMC Yukon Denali is 6.7 in taller (74.0 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon Denali has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 106.7 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon Denali is 1,966 lb heavier (5,867 lb vs 3,902 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon Denali is 1,966 lb heavier (5,867 lb vs 3,902 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon Denali has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 106.7 in)
  3. Height: GMC Yukon Denali is 6.7 in taller (74.0 in vs 67.3 in)
  4. Width: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in narrower (76.8 in vs 70.2 in)
  5. Length: Ford Explorer is 15.7 in shorter (201.4 in vs 185.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 15.7 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon Denali · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC Yukon DenaliFord ExplorerDifference
Length201.4 in185.8 in15.7 in
Width76.8 in70.2 in6.6 in
Height74.0 in67.3 in6.7 in
Wheelbase117.5 in106.7 in10.8 in
Curb weight5,867 lb3,902 lb1,966 lb

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