Ford Explorer vs Chrysler Pacifica Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chrysler Pacifica

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

Side view
  • Length193.4 in
  • Height72.8 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • Chrysler Pacifica width79.3 in

Which is bigger?

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

Biggest size differences

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

Practical verdicts

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

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerChrysler PacificaDifference
Length193.4 in198.5 in5.1 in
Width73.7 in79.3 in5.6 in
Height72.8 in68.4 in4.4 in
Wheelbase113.7 in116.3 in2.6 in
Ground clearance4.8 in
Curb weight4,586 lb4,555 lb32 lb

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