Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Explorer VI vs Tesla Model X: size comparison
- Length Explorer VI 27 mm1 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height Explorer VI 94 mm4 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Explorer VI is 27 mm1 in longer, 5 mm0.2 in wider and 94 mm4 in taller than the Model X. Its wheelbase is 60 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Explorer VI | Model X | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,063 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,063 mm | 5,036 mm16 ft 6 in16 ft 6 in5,036 mm | +27 mm+1 in +0.5% |
| Width | 2,004 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,004 mm | 1,999 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in1,999 mm | +5 mm+0.2 in +0.3% |
| Height | 1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm | 1,684 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,684 mm | +94 mm+4 in +5.6% |
| Wheelbase | 3,025 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,025 mm | 2,965 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,965 mm | +60 mm+2 in +2.0% |
| Footprint | 10.15 m²109.2 sq ft109.2 sq ft10.15 m² | 10.07 m²108.4 sq ft108.4 sq ft10.07 m² | +0.08 m²+0.9 sq ft +0.8% |
| Boot | 330 L11.7 cu ft11.7 cu ft330 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 2,466 kg5,437 lb5,437 lb2,466 kg | 2,436–2,572 kg5,370–5,670 lb5,370–5,670 lb2,436–2,572 kg | +30 kg+66 lb +1.2% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Explorer VI
- Single garage
- Tight 437 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 498 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 63 mm2 in too long
Model X
- Single garage
- Tight 464 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 501 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 36 mm1 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford Explorer VI or the Tesla Model X?
The Ford Explorer VI is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Explorer VI is 27 mm longer, 5 mm wider and 94 mm taller than the Model X. Its wheelbase is 60 mm longer.
Will the Ford Explorer VI and the Tesla Model X fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford Explorer VI fits, but it is tight to get out (437 mm to spare in length, 498 mm each side). The Tesla Model X fits, but it is tight to get out (464 mm to spare in length, 501 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
