Kia Carnival vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Carnival · Ford Explorer
- Length203.0 in
- Height68.5 in – 69.9 in
- Wheelbase121.7 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight4,376 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in shorter (203.0 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Kia Carnival is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.0 in taller (69.2 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 159 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 159 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 119.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in shorter (203.0 in vs 198.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 1.0 in taller (69.2 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Carnival · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Carnival — Kia Carnival is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Carnival | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.0 in | 198.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 69.2 in | 70.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 119.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 8.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,552 lb | 4,711 lb | 159 lb |
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