Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Ford Explorer
- Length186.6 in
- Height67.7 in
- Wheelbase109.5 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight4,254 lb – 4,665 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.9 in shorter (186.6 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.7 in taller (67.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (109.5 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 67 lb heavier (4,460 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.7 in taller (67.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (109.5 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.9 in shorter (186.6 in vs 189.5 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 67 lb heavier (4,460 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 1.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.6 in | 189.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 72.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 71.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 113.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,460 lb | 4,393 lb | 67 lb |
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