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2020 Ford Explorer dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

198.8in long

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198.8 in long119.1 in wheelbase69.9 intall89.3 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 128 SUVs (2020).

Dimensions by trim

2020 Ford Explorer: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
RWD, XLT RWD, Limited RWD198.8 in78.9 in89.3 in69.9 in119.1 in7.9 in38.7 ft
AWD, XLT 4WD, Limited 4WD198.8 in78.9 in89.3 in69.9 in119.1 in7.9 in to 8.2 in38.7 ft
Police Interceptor Utility AWD198.8 in78.7 in89.3 in70.2 in119.1 in8.3 in38.7 ft
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Limited AWD198.8 in78.7 in89.3 in70.2 in119.1 in7.9 inN/A
ST 4WD199.3 in78.9 in89.3 in70.2 in119.1 in8.3 in38.7 ft
Limited HEV 4WD198.8 in78.7 in89.3 in69.9 in119.1 in7.9 in38.7 ft
Platinum 4WD198.8 in78.9 in89.3 in70.2 in119.1 in8.2 in38.7 ft
2020 Ford Explorer: weight by trim
TrimCurb weightGVWRPayload
RWD4,345 lb to 4,458 lb5,855 lb1,510 lb
AWD, XLT RWD, Limited RWD4,345 lb to 4,458 lbN/AN/A
Police Interceptor Utility AWD4,437 lbN/AN/A
XLT 4WD, Limited 4WD4,437 lb5,937 lb1,500 lb
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Limited AWDN/AN/AN/A
ST 4WD4,458 lb to 4,701 lbN/AN/A
Limited HEV 4WD4,458 lb to 5,076 lbN/AN/A
Platinum 4WD4,458 lb to 4,727 lbN/AN/A
2020 Ford Explorer: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxBehind row 3Passenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomRow 3 legroomFront headroomRear headroom
RWD, AWD, XLT RWD, XLT 4WD, Limited RWD, Limited 4WD, ST 4WD18.2 cu ft87.8 cu ft18.2 cu ft152.7 cu ft43.0 in39.0 in32.2 in40.7 in40.5 in
Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Limited AWD47.9 cu ft87.8 cu ft18.2 cu ft152.7 cu ft43.0 in39.0 in32.2 in38.9 in38.2 in
Limited HEV 4WD47.9 cu ft87.8 cu ft18.2 cu ft152.7 cu ft43.0 in39.0 in32.2 in40.7 in38.2 in
Platinum 4WD18.2 cu ft87.8 cu ft18.2 cu ft152.7 cu ft43.0 in39.0 in32.2 in38.9 in38.2 in

Weight

RWD: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2020 Ford Explorer in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes65.2 in32.5 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes89.2 in44.5 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes41.2 in80.5 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes89.2 in104.5 in
2020 Ford Explorer through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes6.7 in14.1 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes18.7 in14.1 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 89.3 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 65.2 in spare length. 32.5 in each side.
  • Door: 18.7 in spare width. 14.1 in above the roof.

Size class

Mid-size SUV.

Longer than 81% of 128 SUVs (2020).

Median of 128 SUVs (2020): 189.7 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 18.2 cu ft. More than 24% of 134 SUVs (2020).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 Ford Explorer and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs ExplorerCargo, seats upvs Explorer
Ford Expedition210.0 in+11.2 in63.6 cu ft+45.4 cu ft
Chevrolet Traverse204.3 in+5.5 in23.0 cu ft+4.8 cu ft
Dodge Durango200.8 in+2.0 in47.7 cu ft+29.5 cu ft
Mazda CX-9199.4 in+0.6 in14.4 cu ft-3.8 cu ft
Ford Explorer198.8 in-18.2 cu ft-
Nissan Pathfinder198.5 inabout the same16.2 cu ft-2.0 cu ft
Kia Telluride196.9 in-1.9 in21.0 cu ft+2.8 cu ft
Honda Pilot196.5 in-2.3 in46.0 cu ft+27.8 cu ft
Toyota Highlander194.9 in-3.9 in16.0 cu ft-2.2 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

RWD.

Front legroom
43.0 inMore than 85% of 127 SUVs (2020).
Rear legroom
39.0 inMore than 61% of 126 SUVs (2020).
Row 3 legroom
32.2 in
Front headroom
40.7 inMore than 71% of 127 SUVs (2020).
Rear headroom
40.5 inMore than 97% of 125 SUVs (2020).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked