Ford Explorer vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length180.8 in – 190.7 in
- Height67.0 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase101.7 in – 111.6 in
- Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,128 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width68.7 in – 72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.5 in shorter (185.8 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in narrower (70.2 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.2 in taller (67.3 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 54 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 3,848 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 54 lb heavier (3,902 lb vs 3,848 lb)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.5 in shorter (185.8 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in narrower (70.2 in vs 70.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.2 in taller (67.3 in vs 67.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 183.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 70.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 67.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,902 lb | 3,848 lb | 54 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.8 in – 190.7 in).
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