GMC Yukon vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 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 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
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 885 lb heavier (5,152 lb vs 4,267 lb)
- 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)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 9.3 in shorter (198.8 in vs 189.5 in)
- 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 Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Yukon | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 189.5 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 72.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Height | 76.6 in | 71.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 113.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,152 lb | 4,267 lb | 885 lb |
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