Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Ford Explorer
- Length193.5 in
- Height70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 11.3 in
- Curb weight4,238 lb – 4,784 lb
- Width77.5 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 5.3 in shorter (193.5 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.4 in narrower (77.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.6 in taller (70.8 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.7 in more ground clearance (9.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 200 lb heavier (4,511 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.7 in more ground clearance (9.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 200 lb heavier (4,511 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 5.3 in shorter (193.5 in vs 198.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 119.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.4 in narrower (77.5 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 5.3 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 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.7 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 | 193.5 in | 198.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 78.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 70.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 119.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.9 in | 8.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,511 lb | 4,711 lb | 200 lb |
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