Ford Explorer vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length193.4 in
- Height71.9 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,632 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.1 in shorter (193.4 in vs 192.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.4 in taller (71.9 in vs 72.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 185 lb heavier (4,546 lb vs 4,731 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 185 lb heavier (4,546 lb vs 4,731 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.4 in taller (71.9 in vs 72.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.1 in shorter (193.4 in vs 192.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.4 in | 192.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 71.9 in | 72.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,546 lb | 4,731 lb | 185 lb |
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