Chrysler Pacifica vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Pacifica · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length198.5 in
  • Height68.3 in – 68.5 in
  • Wheelbase116.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.8 in
  • Curb weight4,355 lb – 4,754 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Width: Ford Explorer is 5.6 in narrower (79.3 in vs 73.7 in)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 4.4 in taller (68.4 in vs 72.8 in)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 5.1 in shorter (198.5 in vs 193.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (116.3 in vs 113.7 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 32 lb heavier (4,555 lb vs 4,586 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 5.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecChrysler PacificaFord ExplorerDifference
Length198.5 in193.4 in5.1 in
Width79.3 in73.7 in5.6 in
Height68.4 in72.8 in4.4 in
Wheelbase116.3 in113.7 in2.6 in
Ground clearance4.8 in
Curb weight4,555 lb4,586 lb32 lb

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