GMC Yukon XL vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon XL · Ford Explorer
- Length224.4 in
- Height74.4 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight5,610 lb – 5,965 lb
- Width80.5 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 25.6 in shorter (224.4 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.6 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon XL is 4.3 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 1,252 lb heavier (5,788 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 1,252 lb heavier (5,788 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 25.6 in shorter (224.4 in vs 198.8 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.1 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon XL is 4.3 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 25.6 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon XL · 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 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Yukon XL | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.4 in | 198.8 in | 25.6 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 78.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 70.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 119.1 in | 10.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 5,788 lb | 4,536 lb | 1,252 lb |
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