GMC Yukon vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon · Ford Explorer
- Length198.8 in
- Height76.5 in – 76.7 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance9.8 in
- Curb weight4,878 lb – 5,425 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.1 in shorter (198.8 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.6 in narrower (78.8 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon is 9.0 in taller (76.6 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 111.6 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 1,157 lb heavier (5,152 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 1,157 lb heavier (5,152 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Height: GMC Yukon is 9.0 in taller (76.6 in vs 67.6 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 8.6 in narrower (78.8 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.1 in shorter (198.8 in vs 190.7 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 111.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 8.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Yukon | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 190.7 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 70.2 in | 8.6 in |
| Height | 76.6 in | 67.6 in | 9.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 111.6 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,152 lb | 3,995 lb | 1,157 lb |
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