2021 Ford Explorer dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

198.8in long

To scale. Dashed: median of 136 SUVs (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 Ford Explorer: outside dimensions by trim
Trim	Length	Width	With mirrors	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance	Turning circle
RWD, AWD	198.8 in	78.9 in	89.3 in	69.9 in	119.1 in	7.9 in to 8.2 in	38.7 ft
XLT RWD, Limited RWD, King Ranch RWD, Platinum RWD	198.8 in	78.9 in	89.3 in	70.2 in	119.1 in	7.9 in to 8.2 in	38.7 ft
XLT 4WD, Timberline 4WD, Limited 4WD, ST 4WD, Platinum 4WD, King Ranch 4WD	198.8 in	78.9 in	89.3 in	70.2 in	119.1 in	8.2 in	38.7 ft
Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Hybrid Platinum AWD	198.8 in	78.7 in	89.3 in	70.2 in	119.1 in	8.2 in	38.7 ft
Hybrid Limited RWD	198.8 in	78.7 in	89.3 in	70.2 in	119.1 in	7.9 in	38.7 ft
Limited HEV 4WD	198.8 in	78.7 in	89.3 in	70.2 in	119.1 in	8.2 in	38.7 ft
Platinum HEV 4WD	198.8 in	78.7 in	89.3 in	70.2 in	119.1 in	8.2 in	38.7 ft

2021 Ford Explorer: weight by trim
Trim	Curb weight	GVWR	Payload
RWD	4,345 lb to 4,458 lb	5,855 lb	1,510 lb
AWD, XLT RWD, Limited RWD, King Ranch RWD	4,345 lb to 4,458 lb	N/A	N/A
XLT 4WD, Limited 4WD	4,437 lb	5,937 lb	1,500 lb
Police Interceptor Utility AWD	4,437 lb	N/A	N/A
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Hybrid Platinum AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A
Timberline 4WD	4,437 lb	N/A	N/A
ST 4WD	4,458 lb to 4,701 lb	N/A	N/A
Limited HEV 4WD, Platinum HEV 4WD, Platinum 4WD	4,458 lb to 5,076 lb	N/A	N/A
Platinum RWD	4,458 lb to 4,727 lb	N/A	N/A
King Ranch 4WD	4,345 lb to 4,701 lb	N/A	N/A

2021 Ford Explorer: cargo and room by trim
Trim	Cargo, seats up	Cargo, max	Behind row 3	Passenger volume	Front legroom	Rear legroom	Row 3 legroom	Front headroom	Rear headroom
RWD, AWD, XLT RWD, XLT 4WD, Limited RWD, Timberline 4WD, Limited 4WD, ST 4WD, King Ranch RWD, Platinum RWD, Platinum 4WD, King Ranch 4WD	18.2 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	152.7 cu ft	43.0 in	39.0 in	32.2 in	40.7 in	40.5 in
Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Hybrid Platinum AWD	47.9 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	152.7 cu ft	43.0 in	39.0 in	32.2 in	40.7 in	40.5 in
Limited HEV 4WD, Platinum HEV 4WD	47.9 cu ft	87.8 cu ft	18.2 cu ft	152.7 cu ft	43.0 in	39.0 in	32.2 in	40.7 in	40.5 in

RWD: curb weight not listed.

2021 Ford Explorer in standard garages, centred
Garage	Fits	Spare length	Each side
Single, 12 x 22 ft	Yes	65.2 in	32.5 in
Single, 14 x 24 ft	Yes	89.2 in	44.5 in
Double, 20 x 20 ft	Yes	41.2 in	80.5 in
Double, 24 x 24 ft	Yes	89.2 in	104.5 in

2021 Ford Explorer through a garage door
Door	Fits	Spare width	Above roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tall	Yes	6.7 in	14.1 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tall	Yes	18.7 in	14.1 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 89.3 in.

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

Mid-size SUV.

Longer than 81% of 136 SUVs (2021).

Median of 136 SUVs (2021): 188.6 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 18.2 cu ft. More than 22% of 140 SUVs (2021).

2021 Ford Explorer and rivals by length
Model	Length	vs Explorer	Cargo, seats up	vs Explorer
Ford Expedition	210.0 in	+11.2 in	63.6 cu ft	+45.4 cu ft
Chevrolet Traverse	204.3 in	+5.5 in	23.0 cu ft	+4.8 cu ft
Volkswagen Atlas	200.7 in	+1.9 in	55.5 cu ft	+37.3 cu ft
Mazda CX-9	199.4 in	+0.6 in	14.4 cu ft	-3.8 cu ft
Ford Explorer	198.8 in	-	18.2 cu ft	-
Kia Telluride	196.9 in	-1.9 in	21.0 cu ft	+2.8 cu ft
Honda Pilot	196.5 in	-2.3 in	46.0 cu ft	+27.8 cu ft
Toyota Highlander	194.9 in	-3.9 in	16.0 cu ft	-2.2 cu ft
Jeep Grand Cherokee	189.8 in	-9.0 in	36.3 cu ft	+18.1 cu ft

RWD.

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

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.