GMC Yukon Denali vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon Denali · Ford Explorer
- Length201.4 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase117.5 in
- Curb weight5,867 lb
- Width76.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in shorter (201.4 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: GMC Yukon Denali is 2.1 in narrower (76.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon Denali is 3.8 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 119.1 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon Denali is 1,157 lb heavier (5,867 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon Denali is 1,157 lb heavier (5,867 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Height: GMC Yukon Denali is 3.8 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Width: GMC Yukon Denali is 2.1 in narrower (76.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 119.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in shorter (201.4 in vs 198.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon Denali · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Yukon Denali — GMC Yukon Denali is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Yukon Denali — Based on length × width (GMC Yukon Denali)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Yukon Denali | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.4 in | 198.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 76.8 in | 78.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 70.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 119.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,867 lb | 4,711 lb | 1,157 lb |
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