Chrysler Pacifica vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Pacifica · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length198.9 in
  • Height66.5 in
  • Wheelbase116.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight4,482 lb – 4,675 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.3 in
  • Ford Explorer width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (198.9 in vs 189.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 7.2 in narrower (79.3 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in taller (66.5 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (116.3 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Chrysler Pacifica is 186 lb heavier (4,579 lb vs 4,393 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Ford Explorer is 7.2 in narrower (79.3 in vs 72.1 in)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 4.9 in taller (66.5 in vs 71.4 in)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 9.4 in shorter (198.9 in vs 189.5 in)
  4. Curb weight: Chrysler Pacifica is 186 lb heavier (4,579 lb vs 4,393 lb)
  5. Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (116.3 in vs 113.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 7.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecChrysler PacificaFord ExplorerDifference
Length198.9 in189.5 in9.4 in
Width79.3 in72.1 in7.2 in
Height66.5 in71.4 in4.9 in
Wheelbase116.3 in113.8 in2.5 in
Ground clearance5.9 in
Curb weight4,579 lb4,393 lb186 lb

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