Spec Sizes

GMC Yukon XL vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon XL · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length225.2 in
  • Height76.5 in
  • Wheelbase134.1 in
  • Curb weight5,633 lb – 5,998 lb
Front / width
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 26.4 in shorter (225.2 in vs 198.8 in)
  • Height: GMC Yukon XL is 6.3 in taller (76.5 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 15.0 in longer wheelbase (134.1 in vs 119.1 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 1,280 lb heavier (5,816 lb vs 4,536 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 1,280 lb heavier (5,816 lb vs 4,536 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Explorer is 26.4 in shorter (225.2 in vs 198.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 15.0 in longer wheelbase (134.1 in vs 119.1 in)
  4. Height: GMC Yukon XL is 6.3 in taller (76.5 in vs 70.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 26.4 in

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC Yukon XLFord ExplorerDifference
Length225.2 in198.8 in26.4 in
Width—78.9 in—
Height76.5 in70.2 in6.3 in
Wheelbase134.1 in119.1 in15.0 in
Ground clearance—8.2 in—
Curb weight5,816 lb4,536 lb1,280 lb

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