Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length203.8 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase121.6 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight4,987 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.6 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in shorter (203.8 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (79.6 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (121.6 in vs 112.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is 315 lb heavier (4,987 lb vs 4,672 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 8.1 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (121.6 in vs 112.8 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is 315 lb heavier (4,987 lb vs 4,672 lb)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in shorter (203.8 in vs 198.3 in)
  5. Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (79.6 in vs 78.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 0.7 in
  • More ground clearanceFord ExplorerFord Explorer has 3.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecChrysler Pacifica HybridFord ExplorerDifference
Length203.8 in198.3 in5.5 in
Width79.6 in78.9 in0.7 in
Height69.9 in70.0 in0.1 in
Wheelbase121.6 in112.8 in8.8 in
Ground clearance5.1 in8.1 in3.0 in
Curb weight4,987 lb4,672 lb315 lb

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