Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Ford Explorer
- Length181.5 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,364 lb
- Width72.3 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.0 in shorter (181.5 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (72.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (69.4 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 193 lb heavier (4,074 lb vs 4,267 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 193 lb heavier (4,074 lb vs 4,267 lb)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.0 in shorter (181.5 in vs 189.5 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.0 in taller (69.4 in vs 71.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (72.3 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.2 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 | 189.5 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 72.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 71.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 113.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,074 lb | 4,267 lb | 193 lb |
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