Tesla Model X vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model X · Ford Explorer
- Length198.3 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight5,421 lb – 5,531 lb
- Width78.7 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model X is 0.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Tesla Model X is 0.2 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in taller (66.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.8 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 940 lb heavier (5,476 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.8 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model X is 940 lb heavier (5,476 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.2 in taller (66.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 119.1 in)
- Width: Tesla Model X is 0.2 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model X — Tesla Model X is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model X · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingTesla Model X — Tesla Model X is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 2.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model X | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 198.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 78.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 70.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 119.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 8.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 5,476 lb | 4,536 lb | 940 lb |
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