Kia Telluride vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Telluride · Ford Explorer
- Length196.9 in
- Height69.3 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,112 lb – 4,354 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Telluride is 1.9 in shorter (196.9 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Kia Telluride is 0.6 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.8 in taller (69.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 303 lb heavier (4,233 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 303 lb heavier (4,233 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.8 in taller (69.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Kia Telluride is 1.9 in shorter (196.9 in vs 198.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Telluride — Kia Telluride is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Telluride · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Telluride — Kia Telluride is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Telluride — Based on length × width (Kia Telluride)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Telluride | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 198.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 78.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 70.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 119.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,233 lb | 4,536 lb | 303 lb |
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