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2023 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 171 SUVs (2023).

Dimensions by trim

2023 Ford Explorer: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
RWD, AWD198.8 in78.9 in89.3 in69.9 in119.1 in7.9 in to 8.2 in38.7 ft
XLT RWD, XLT 4WD, ST-Line RWD, Limited RWD, ST-Line 4WD, Limited 4WD, ST RWD, ST 4WD, Platinum RWD, King Ranch RWD, Platinum 4WD, King Ranch 4WD198.8 in78.9 in89.3 in70.2 in119.1 in7.9 in to 8.2 in38.7 ft
Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Platinum RWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Hybrid Platinum AWD198.8 in78.7 in89.3 in70.2 in119.1 in7.9 in38.7 ft
Timberline 4WD199.0 in78.9 in89.3 in70.2 in119.1 in7.9 in to 8.2 in38.7 ft
Limited HEV 4WD, Platinum HEV 4WD198.8 in78.7 in89.3 in70.2 in119.1 in7.9 in38.7 ft
2023 Ford Explorer: weight by trim
TrimCurb weightGVWRPayload
RWD4,345 lb to 4,458 lb5,855 lb1,510 lb
XLT RWD, ST-Line RWD, Limited RWD, King Ranch RWD4,345 lb to 4,458 lbN/AN/A
AWD, ST-Line 4WD, Timberline 4WD4,437 lbN/AN/A
XLT 4WD, Limited 4WD4,437 lb5,937 lb1,500 lb
Police Interceptor Utility AWD4,437 lbN/AN/A
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD, Hybrid Limited RWD, Hybrid Platinum RWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Hybrid Platinum AWDN/AN/AN/A
ST RWD, ST 4WD, King Ranch 4WD4,458 lb to 4,701 lbN/AN/A
Platinum RWD4,458 lb to 4,969 lbN/AN/A
Limited HEV 4WD, Platinum 4WD, Platinum HEV 4WD4,458 lb to 5,076 lbN/AN/A
2023 Ford Explorer: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxBehind row 3Passenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomRow 3 legroomFront headroomRear headroom
RWD, XLT RWD, AWD, XLT 4WD, ST-Line RWD, Limited RWD, ST-Line 4WD, Timberline 4WD, Limited 4WD, ST RWD, ST 4WD, Platinum RWD, King Ranch RWD, Platinum 4WD, King Ranch 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 Platinum RWD, Hybrid Limited AWD, Hybrid Platinum AWD47.9 cu ft87.8 cu ft18.2 cu ft152.7 cu ft43.0 in39.0 in32.2 in40.7 in40.5 in
Limited HEV 4WD, Platinum HEV 4WD47.9 cu ft87.8 cu ft18.2 cu ft152.7 cu ft43.0 in39.0 in32.2 in40.7 in40.5 in

Weight

RWD: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2023 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
2023 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 80% of 171 SUVs (2023).

Median of 171 SUVs (2023): 188.4 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 18.2 cu ft. More than 18% of 174 SUVs (2023).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2023 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 Traverse205.9 in+7.1 in23.0 cu ft+4.8 cu ft
Honda Pilot199.9 in+1.1 in18.6 cu ftabout the same
Mazda CX-9199.4 in+0.6 in14.4 cu ft-3.8 cu ft
Ford Explorer198.8 in-18.2 cu ft-
Nissan Pathfinder197.7 in-1.1 in16.6 cu ft-1.6 cu ft
Kia Telluride196.9 in-1.9 in21.0 cu ft+2.8 cu ft
Toyota Highlander194.9 in-3.9 in16.0 cu ft-2.2 cu ft
Jeep Grand Cherokee193.5 in-5.3 in37.7 cu ft+19.5 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

RWD.

Front legroom
43.0 inMore than 88% of 172 SUVs (2023).
Rear legroom
39.0 inMore than 62% of 168 SUVs (2023).
Row 3 legroom
32.2 in
Front headroom
40.7 inMore than 72% of 170 SUVs (2023).
Rear headroom
40.5 inMore than 96% of 169 SUVs (2023).

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