Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Ford Explorer
- Length181.5 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Curb weight3,880 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width72.3 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 9.2 in shorter (181.5 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.1 in narrower (72.3 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.8 in taller (69.4 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 111.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 71 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 111.6 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 9.2 in shorter (181.5 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 2.1 in narrower (72.3 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.8 in taller (69.4 in vs 67.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 71 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 190.7 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 70.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 67.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 111.6 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,924 lb | 3,995 lb | 71 lb |
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