Ford Explorer vs Chrysler Pacifica Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chrysler Pacifica

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 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 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: Ford Explorer is 342 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,330 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 5.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 342 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,330 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 121.6 in)
  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 ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 0.7 in
  • More ground clearanceFord ExplorerFord Explorer has 3.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerChrysler PacificaDifference
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 lb4,330 lb342 lb

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