2025 Ford Explorer dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
198.7in long
- 16 ft 6.7 in. 5.05 m.
- 78.9 in wide, 69.6 in tall. 4,457 lb.
- Active RWD.
- Mid-size SUV.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active RWD, ST-Line RWD | 198.7 in | 78.9 in | 89.3 in | 69.6 in | 119.1 in | 7.6 in | 38.7 ft |
| Active 4WD, ST-Line 4WD | 198.7 in | 78.9 in | 89.3 in | 70.1 in | 119.1 in | 7.6 in to 8.2 in | 38.7 ft |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 198.8 in | 78.7 in | 78.9 in | 69.8 in | 119.1 in | 7.8 in | 38.7 ft |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 198.8 in | 78.7 in | 78.9 in | 69.8 in | 119.1 in | 7.8 in | N/A |
| Platinum RWD | 198.7 in | 78.9 in | 89.3 in | 70.1 in | 119.1 in | 8.2 in | 38.7 ft |
| Platinum 4WD | 198.7 in | 78.9 in | 89.3 in | 70.2 in | 119.1 in | 8.2 in | 38.7 ft |
| ST RWD, ST 4WD | 198.7 in | 78.9 in | 89.3 in | 69.8 in | 119.1 in | 7.8 in | 38.7 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight |
|---|---|
| Active RWD, Active 4WD, ST-Line RWD, ST-Line 4WD, Platinum RWD, Platinum 4WD | 4,457 lb |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 4,457 lb |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | N/A |
| ST RWD | 4,458 lb to 4,670 lb |
| ST 4WD | 4,458 lb to 4,766 lb |
| Trim | Cargo, seats up | Cargo, max | Behind row 3 | Passenger volume | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Row 3 legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active RWD, Active 4WD, ST-Line RWD, ST-Line 4WD | 16.3 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft | 152.9 cu ft | 43.0 in | 39.0 in | 32.2 in | 40.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 46.0 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft | 151.8 cu ft | 42.9 in | 38.3 in | 32.2 in | 40.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 46.0 cu ft | N/A | 16.3 cu ft | 151.8 cu ft | 42.9 in | 38.3 in | 32.2 in | 40.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Platinum RWD, Platinum 4WD | 16.3 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft | 146.0 cu ft | 43.0 in | 38.3 in | 32.2 in | 38.9 in to 40.7 in | 38.2 in |
| ST RWD, ST 4WD | 16.3 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft | 151.8 cu ft | 43.0 in | 38.3 in | 32.2 in | 40.7 in | 40.5 in |
Weight
- Curb weight
- 4,457 lb
- Kilograms
- 2,022 kg
- US tons
- 2.2 tons
Active RWD.
Heavier than 48% of 175 SUVs (2025).
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | Yes | 65.3 in | 32.5 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 89.3 in | 44.5 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | Yes | 41.3 in | 80.5 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 89.3 in | 104.5 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 6.7 in | 14.4 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 18.7 in | 14.4 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. 65.3 in spare length. 32.5 in each side.
- Door: 18.7 in spare width. 14.4 in above the roof.
Size class
Mid-size SUV.
Longer than 80% of 187 SUVs (2025).
Median of 187 SUVs (2025): 190.8 in long.
Cargo, seats up: 16.3 cu ft. More than 13% of 190 SUVs (2025).
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs Explorer | Cargo, seats up | vs Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse | 204.5 in | +5.8 in | 22.9 cu ft | +6.6 cu ft |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 201.4 in | +2.7 in | 20.6 cu ft | +4.3 cu ft |
| Honda Pilot | 199.9 in | +1.2 in | 18.6 cu ft | +2.3 cu ft |
| Lincoln Aviator | 199.7 in | +1.0 in | 42.7 cu ft | +26.4 cu ft |
| Ford Explorer | 198.7 in | - | 16.3 cu ft | - |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 197.7 in | -1.0 in | 16.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Kia Telluride | 196.9 in | -1.8 in | 21.0 cu ft | +4.7 cu ft |
| Subaru Ascent | 196.8 in | -1.9 in | 42.1 cu ft | +25.8 cu ft |
| Toyota Highlander | 194.9 in | -3.8 in | 16.0 cu ft | about the same |
Legroom and headroom
Active RWD.
- Front legroom
- 43.0 inMore than 84% of 182 SUVs (2025).
- Rear legroom
- 39.0 inMore than 58% of 178 SUVs (2025).
- Row 3 legroom
- 32.2 in
- Front headroom
- 40.7 inMore than 71% of 181 SUVs (2025).
- Rear headroom
- 40.5 inMore than 94% of 179 SUVs (2025).
What this cannot tell you
Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.
Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree