Mitsubishi Outlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Ford Explorer
- Length183.7 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,384 lb – 3,780 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 13.4 in shorter (183.7 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 8.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Outlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,062 lb heavier (3,582 lb vs 4,644 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,062 lb heavier (3,582 lb vs 4,644 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Outlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 8.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 13.4 in shorter (183.7 in vs 197.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 112.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 13.4 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 8.0 in
- More ground clearanceMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Outlander — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Outlander | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 197.1 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 78.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 70.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,582 lb | 4,644 lb | 1,062 lb |
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