Hyundai Palisade vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Palisade · Ford Explorer
- Length196.1 in
- Height68.9 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight4,127 lb – 4,387 lb
- Width77.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Palisade is 2.7 in shorter (196.1 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Palisade is 1.1 in narrower (77.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in taller (68.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 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: Ford Explorer is 279 lb heavier (4,257 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 279 lb heavier (4,257 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in taller (68.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Palisade is 1.1 in narrower (77.8 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Palisade — Hyundai Palisade is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Palisade · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Palisade — Hyundai Palisade is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Palisade — Based on length × width (Hyundai Palisade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Palisade | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.1 in | 198.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 78.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 70.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 119.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,257 lb | 4,536 lb | 279 lb |
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