Mitsubishi Outlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Ford Explorer
- Length179.0 in
- Height63.2 in – 66.3 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight3,241 lb – 3,549 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 10.5 in shorter (179.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 2.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 6.7 in taller (64.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 998 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 998 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 4,393 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 6.7 in taller (64.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 10.5 in shorter (179.0 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 2.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Outlander — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Outlander | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.0 in | 189.5 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 71.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 113.8 in | 10.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,395 lb | 4,393 lb | 998 lb |
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