Ford Explorer vs Chrysler Pacifica Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Chrysler Pacifica
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 5,076 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Chrysler Pacifica width79.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in shorter (198.8 in vs 204.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.6 in)
- Height: Chrysler Pacifica is 0.1 in taller (70.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 121.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.9 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 9 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,702 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.9 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 5.3 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 5.5 in shorter (198.8 in vs 204.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 121.6 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 9 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,702 lb)
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
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 2.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Chrysler Pacifica | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 204.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 79.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 70.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 121.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 5.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,711 lb | 4,702 lb | 9 lb |
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