GMC Yukon vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length203.9 in
  • Height74.4 in
  • Wheelbase116.0 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight5,379 lb – 5,626 lb
Front / width
  • Width80.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 5.6 in shorter (203.9 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Height: GMC Yukon is 4.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 831 lb heavier (5,503 lb vs 4,672 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 831 lb heavier (5,503 lb vs 4,672 lb)
  2. Height: GMC Yukon is 4.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 112.8 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 5.6 in shorter (203.9 in vs 198.3 in)
  5. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 5.6 in
  • More ground clearanceFord ExplorerFord Explorer has 0.1 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC YukonFord ExplorerDifference
Length203.9 in198.3 in5.6 in
Width80.5 in
Height74.4 in70.0 in4.4 in
Wheelbase116.0 in112.8 in3.2 in
Ground clearance8.0 in8.1 in0.1 in
Curb weight5,503 lb4,672 lb831 lb

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