Nissan Armada vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Nissan Armada · Ford Explorer
- Length207.7 in
- Height77.2 in – 78.0 in
- Wheelbase123.2 in
- Ground clearance9.8 in – 10.4 in
- Curb weight5,372 lb – 5,841 lb
- Width79.3 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.9 in shorter (207.7 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in narrower (79.3 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Armada is 7.4 in taller (77.6 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Armada has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (123.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Armada has 1.9 in more ground clearance (10.1 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Armada is 896 lb heavier (5,607 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Armada has 1.9 in more ground clearance (10.1 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Armada is 896 lb heavier (5,607 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Height: Nissan Armada is 7.4 in taller (77.6 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 8.9 in shorter (207.7 in vs 198.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Armada has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (123.2 in vs 119.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.9 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
- More ground clearanceNissan Armada — Nissan Armada has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Armada | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.7 in | 198.8 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 79.3 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 77.6 in | 70.2 in | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in | 119.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.1 in | 8.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 5,607 lb | 4,711 lb | 896 lb |
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