Spec Sizes

Nissan Armada vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Armada · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length206.9 in
  • Height77.8 in – 78.7 in
  • Wheelbase123.2 in
  • Curb weight5,168 lb – 5,538 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.8 in
  • Ford Explorer width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 17.4 in shorter (206.9 in vs 189.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 6.7 in narrower (78.8 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Armada is 6.8 in taller (78.3 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Armada has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (123.2 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Armada is 960 lb heavier (5,353 lb vs 4,393 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Armada is 960 lb heavier (5,353 lb vs 4,393 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Armada is 6.8 in taller (78.3 in vs 71.4 in)
  3. Width: Ford Explorer is 6.7 in narrower (78.8 in vs 72.1 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 17.4 in shorter (206.9 in vs 189.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Armada has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (123.2 in vs 113.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 17.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Armada · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 6.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan ArmadaFord ExplorerDifference
Length206.9 in189.5 in17.4 in
Width78.8 in72.1 in6.7 in
Height78.3 in71.4 in6.8 in
Wheelbase123.2 in113.8 in9.4 in
Curb weight5,353 lb4,393 lb960 lb

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