Chrysler Pacifica vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Pacifica · Ford Explorer
- Length204.3 in
- Height69.9 in – 70.7 in
- Wheelbase121.6 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.4 in
- Curb weight4,521 lb – 4,883 lb
- Width79.6 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in shorter (204.3 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (79.6 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chrysler Pacifica is 0.1 in taller (70.3 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (121.6 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.9 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 9 lb heavier (4,702 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.9 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 8.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in shorter (204.3 in vs 198.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (121.6 in vs 119.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (79.6 in vs 78.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 9 lb heavier (4,702 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 2.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.3 in | 198.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 79.6 in | 78.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 70.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 119.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 8.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,702 lb | 4,711 lb | 9 lb |
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