Mitsubishi Outlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.0 in
  • Height63.2 in – 66.3 in
  • Wheelbase103.3 in
  • Curb weight3,241 lb – 3,549 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 998 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 4,393 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 6.7 in taller (64.8 in vs 71.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 113.8 in)
  4. Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 10.5 in shorter (179.0 in vs 189.5 in)
  5. Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 2.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi OutlanderMitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi OutlanderMitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi OutlanderBased on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi OutlanderFord ExplorerDifference
Length179.0 in189.5 in10.5 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in2.0 in
Height64.8 in71.4 in6.7 in
Wheelbase103.3 in113.8 in10.5 in
Curb weight3,395 lb4,393 lb998 lb

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