Ford Explorer vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in – 113.8 in
- Curb weight4,159 lb – 4,381 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.8 in shorter (189.5 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.3 in taller (71.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 183 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,088 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.3 in taller (71.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 183 lb heavier (4,270 lb vs 4,088 lb)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.8 in shorter (189.5 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 182.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 71.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 68.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,270 lb | 4,088 lb | 183 lb |
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