Mitsubishi Outlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height67.7 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,395 lb – 3,781 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Ford Explorer width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 10.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 193.4 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 2.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in taller (67.7 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 998 lb heavier (3,588 lb vs 4,586 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 998 lb heavier (3,588 lb vs 4,586 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 8.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 113.7 in)
  3. Height: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in taller (67.7 in vs 71.9 in)
  4. Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 10.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 193.4 in)
  5. Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 2.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 73.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi OutlanderMitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 10.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi OutlanderMitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 2.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi OutlanderBased on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi OutlanderFord ExplorerDifference
Length182.7 in193.4 in10.7 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in2.8 in
Height67.7 in71.9 in4.2 in
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in8.6 in
Curb weight3,588 lb4,586 lb998 lb

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