Nissan Pathfinder vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Ford Explorer
- Length178.3 in – 188.2 in
- Height67.1 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,020 lb
- Width68.7 in – 72.4 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.5 in shorter (183.3 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.2 in taller (67.5 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 54 lb heavier (3,848 lb vs 3,902 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 54 lb heavier (3,848 lb vs 3,902 lb)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.5 in shorter (183.3 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.2 in taller (67.5 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3 in | 185.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 67.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,848 lb | 3,902 lb | 54 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.3 in – 188.2 in).
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