GMC Yukon vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length198.8 in
  • Height76.5 in – 76.7 in
  • Wheelbase116.0 in
  • Ground clearance9.8 in
  • Curb weight4,878 lb – 5,425 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.8 in
  • Ford Explorer width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 9.3 in shorter (198.8 in vs 189.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 6.7 in narrower (78.8 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Height: GMC Yukon is 5.2 in taller (76.6 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 885 lb heavier (5,152 lb vs 4,267 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 885 lb heavier (5,152 lb vs 4,267 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 6.7 in narrower (78.8 in vs 72.1 in)
  3. Height: GMC Yukon is 5.2 in taller (76.6 in vs 71.4 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 9.3 in shorter (198.8 in vs 189.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 113.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 6.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC YukonFord ExplorerDifference
Length198.8 in189.5 in9.3 in
Width78.8 in72.1 in6.7 in
Height76.6 in71.4 in5.2 in
Wheelbase116.0 in113.8 in2.2 in
Ground clearance9.8 in
Curb weight5,152 lb4,267 lb885 lb

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