Ford Explorer vs Chrysler Pacifica Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chrysler Pacifica

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

Side view
  • Length189.5 in
  • Height71.4 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Curb weight4,306 lb – 4,480 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Chrysler Pacifica width79.3 in

Which is bigger?

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

Biggest size differences

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

Practical verdicts

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

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerChrysler PacificaDifference
Length189.5 in198.9 in9.4 in
Width72.1 in79.3 in7.2 in
Height71.4 in66.5 in4.9 in
Wheelbase113.8 in116.3 in2.5 in
Ground clearance5.9 in
Curb weight4,393 lb4,579 lb186 lb

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