Ford Explorer vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length189.5 in
- Height71.4 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight4,306 lb – 4,480 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.9 in shorter (189.5 in vs 187.6 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.4 in taller (71.4 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 203 lb heavier (4,393 lb vs 4,596 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 203 lb heavier (4,393 lb vs 4,596 lb)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.4 in taller (71.4 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.9 in shorter (189.5 in vs 187.6 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 187.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 71.4 in | 72.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 112.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,393 lb | 4,596 lb | 203 lb |
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