Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

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

Side view
  • Length198.3 in
  • Height70.0 in
  • Wheelbase112.8 in
  • Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid width79.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 203.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.6 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 121.6 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is 271 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,943 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.1 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 121.6 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is 271 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,943 lb)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 203.8 in)
  5. Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.7 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 3.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerChrysler Pacifica HybridDifference
Length198.3 in203.8 in5.5 in
Width78.9 in79.6 in0.7 in
Height70.0 in69.9 in0.1 in
Wheelbase112.8 in121.6 in8.8 in
Ground clearance8.1 in5.1 in3.0 in
Curb weight4,672 lb4,943 lb271 lb

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