As promised previously , I am creating this post to compare measurements of an Excursion vs. Expedition EL. I found in other posts where they compared them that it wasn't a fair match up because they used the older Expeditions or non- EL. I have now had both and took some general measurements to provide to you all in the event you are deciding to make the switch from one to another. I am not biased on either and think they are both great SUV's but definitely will agree that each has their own purpose. Here are the measurements i took:

Excursion measurements:

Length-220"
Width-72"
Height-78 1/2"
Front seat to firewall 30"- with seat all the way back
Seat width 21"
Seat depth 21 1/2"
Top of driver's to headliner 37
2nd row seat front to back of driver's 15"
2nd row width -21
2nd row depth -18 1/2
2nd row to headliner-38
3rd row front to back of 2nd -13
3rd row width 46
Depth 18 1/2
3rd row to headliner 36
Cargo depth 39 1/2
Cargo width 53
Cargo height 41


Expedition EL:

Length-207"
Width-71"
Height-80"
Front seat to firewall-28"-with seat all the way back
Seat width 20"
Seat depth 20"
Top of driver's to headliner 37"
2nd row seat front to back of driver's -8"
2nd row width -19 1/2"
2nd row depth -18 1/2"
2nd row to headliner-36 1/2"
3rd row front to back of 2nd -11 1/2"
3rd row width -46"
Depth -15 1/2"
3rd row to headliner -35 1/2"/ⁿ
Cargo depth -36 1/2"
Cargo width-52"
Cargo height -34 1/2" or 38"-the smaller measurement is for the opening and the larger for the floor to ceiling.

I think its fair to say that when you look at the measurements that they are fairly close and although the Expedition EL has less leg room from the back of the drivers seat to the front of the seat it is still adequate for me and I am 6' tall. Again each SUV has it's purpose and if you have a need for a diesel and are pulling well then maybe the Excursion is best for you , and if all you need is a SUV for toting the family and occasional hauling then you can get away with the Expedition EL. I don't want to get into too many specifics because we all know there are vast differences in chassis's,engines,transmissions,and suspension. I hope this helps if anyone is interested in the differences of the two.

 

Thanks for the info. Still have both? Always wondered about the interior length from the back of the front seat to the rear hatch.

 

No i don't have both anymore. I wish I would have taken that measurement too,but I would be willing to measure mine with the seats down if someone could provide me with the Excursion measurement.

 

The EL I've got. I can't recall offhand, but I think it was 98-100".

 

k9education , I agree I just measured my Expy EL and it was exactly 100" from the back of the driver's seat to the rear cargo area