Spec Sizes

GMC Yukon XL vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 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
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight5,633 lb – 5,998 lb
Front / width
  • Width81.0 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 26.4 in shorter (225.2 in vs 198.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 2.1 in narrower (81.0 in vs 78.9 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)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.2 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 1,105 lb heavier (5,816 lb vs 4,711 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 1,105 lb heavier (5,816 lb vs 4,711 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)
  5. Width: Ford Explorer is 2.1 in narrower (81.0 in vs 78.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 26.4 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon XL · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 2.1 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

SpecGMC Yukon XLFord ExplorerDifference
Length225.2 in198.8 in26.4 in
Width81.0 in78.9 in2.1 in
Height76.5 in70.2 in6.3 in
Wheelbase134.1 in119.1 in15.0 in
Ground clearance8.0 in8.2 in0.2 in
Curb weight5,816 lb4,711 lb1,105 lb

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