Mitsubishi Outlander vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Ford Explorer
- Length184.8 in
- Height67.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,329 lb – 3,582 lb
- Width71.3 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 14.0 in shorter (184.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 7.6 in narrower (71.3 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.8 in taller (67.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Outlander has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,081 lb heavier (3,456 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 1,081 lb heavier (3,456 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 119.1 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 7.6 in narrower (71.3 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 14.0 in shorter (184.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Outlander has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 14.0 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 7.6 in
- More ground clearanceMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Outlander — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Outlander | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 198.8 in | 14.0 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 78.9 in | 7.6 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 70.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 119.1 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,456 lb | 4,536 lb | 1,081 lb |
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