GMC Yukon vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length202.0 in
  • Height76.9 in
  • Wheelbase116.0 in
  • Curb weight5,624 lb – 5,817 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.0 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in shorter (202.0 in vs 197.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: GMC Yukon is 6.2 in taller (76.9 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.6 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 1,076 lb heavier (5,721 lb vs 4,645 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 1,076 lb heavier (5,721 lb vs 4,645 lb)
  2. Height: GMC Yukon is 6.2 in taller (76.9 in vs 70.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.6 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in shorter (202.0 in vs 197.1 in)
  5. Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC YukonFord ExplorerDifference
Length202.0 in197.1 in4.9 in
Width79.0 in78.9 in0.1 in
Height76.9 in70.7 in6.2 in
Wheelbase116.0 in112.6 in3.4 in
Ground clearance8.0 in
Curb weight5,721 lb4,645 lb1,076 lb

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