Spec Sizes

GMC Yukon vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 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
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 5.6 in shorter (203.9 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.9 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. Width: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.6 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC YukonFord ExplorerDifference
Length203.9 in198.3 in5.6 in
Width80.5 in78.9 in1.6 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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