Ford Explorer vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length198.8 in
- Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width77.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.3 in shorter (198.8 in vs 198.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.6 in taller (70.1 in vs 69.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 59 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,478 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 114.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 77.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 59 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,478 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.6 in taller (70.1 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 198.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 77.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 114.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 4,478 lb | 59 lb |
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