Mitsubishi Outlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Ford Explorer
- Length179.1 in
- Height63.4 in – 66.3 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight3,240 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width68.9 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 10.4 in shorter (179.1 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 3.2 in narrower (68.9 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in taller (64.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 920 lb heavier (3,351 lb vs 4,270 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 920 lb heavier (3,351 lb vs 4,270 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 6.6 in taller (64.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.1 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 113.4 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 10.4 in shorter (179.1 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 3.2 in narrower (68.9 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Outlander — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Outlander | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 189.5 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 72.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 71.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 113.4 in | 10.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,351 lb | 4,270 lb | 920 lb |
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