Ford Expedition vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Nissan Pathfinder

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

Side view
  • Length206.5 in
  • Height77.2 in
  • Wheelbase119.0 in
  • Curb weight5,589 lb – 5,781 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.8 in
  • Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 14.2 in shorter (206.5 in vs 192.3 in)
  • Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.0 in narrower (78.8 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 4.9 in taller (77.2 in vs 72.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 955 lb heavier (5,685 lb vs 4,731 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 955 lb heavier (5,685 lb vs 4,731 lb)
  2. Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.0 in narrower (78.8 in vs 72.8 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 14.2 in shorter (206.5 in vs 192.3 in)
  4. Height: Ford Expedition is 4.9 in taller (77.2 in vs 72.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 112.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 14.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 6.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExpeditionNissan PathfinderDifference
Length206.5 in192.3 in14.2 in
Width78.8 in72.8 in6.0 in
Height77.2 in72.3 in4.9 in
Wheelbase119.0 in112.2 in6.8 in
Ground clearance—9.0 in—
Curb weight5,685 lb4,731 lb955 lb

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