Nissan Armada vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Armada · Ford Explorer
- Length207.7 in
- Height77.2 in – 78.0 in
- Wheelbase123.2 in
- Curb weight5,372 lb – 5,841 lb
- Width79.3 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 10.6 in shorter (207.7 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in narrower (79.3 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Armada is 6.9 in taller (77.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Armada has a 10.6 in longer wheelbase (123.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Armada is 963 lb heavier (5,607 lb vs 4,644 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Armada is 963 lb heavier (5,607 lb vs 4,644 lb)
- Height: Nissan Armada is 6.9 in taller (77.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Armada has a 10.6 in longer wheelbase (123.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 10.6 in shorter (207.7 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in narrower (79.3 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Armada · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Armada | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.7 in | 197.1 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 79.3 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 77.6 in | 70.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in | 112.6 in | 10.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,607 lb | 4,644 lb | 963 lb |
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