Chrysler Pacifica vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Pacifica · Ford Explorer
- Length198.5 in
- Height68.3 in – 68.5 in
- Wheelbase116.3 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in
- Curb weight4,355 lb – 4,754 lb
- Width79.3 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in shorter (198.5 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.6 in narrower (79.3 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.4 in taller (68.4 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (116.3 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 32 lb heavier (4,555 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford Explorer is 5.6 in narrower (79.3 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.4 in taller (68.4 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in shorter (198.5 in vs 193.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (116.3 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 32 lb heavier (4,555 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.5 in | 193.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 79.3 in | 73.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 72.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 113.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,555 lb | 4,586 lb | 32 lb |
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