Nissan Armada vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Armada · Ford Explorer
- Length208.9 in
- Height75.8 in
- Wheelbase121.1 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 9.2 in
- Curb weight5,576 lb – 5,963 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 10.6 in shorter (208.9 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 1.0 in narrower (79.9 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Armada is 5.8 in taller (75.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Armada has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (121.1 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Armada has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Armada is 1,098 lb heavier (5,770 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Armada is 1,098 lb heavier (5,770 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Armada has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Armada is 5.8 in taller (75.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Armada has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (121.1 in vs 112.8 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 10.6 in shorter (208.9 in vs 198.3 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 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Armada — Nissan Armada has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Armada | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 208.9 in | 198.3 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 78.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 75.8 in | 70.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 112.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | 8.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5,770 lb | 4,672 lb | 1,098 lb |
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