Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Ford Explorer
- Length189.8 in
- Height69.3 in
- Wheelbase114.8 in
- Ground clearance6.6 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight4,545 lb – 4,984 lb
- Width76.5 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.5 in shorter (189.8 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.4 in narrower (76.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in taller (69.3 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 93 lb heavier (4,765 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.5 in shorter (189.8 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.4 in narrower (76.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 93 lb heavier (4,765 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 112.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 198.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 78.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 70.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 112.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,765 lb | 4,672 lb | 93 lb |
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