Nissan Pathfinder vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Ford Explorer
- Length182.7 in
- Height67.9 in – 70.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,871 lb – 4,299 lb
- Width69.7 in – 71.7 in
- Ford Explorer width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 8.0 in shorter (182.7 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.8 in taller (69.4 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 91 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.6 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 8.0 in shorter (182.7 in vs 190.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.8 in taller (69.4 in vs 67.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 91 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 190.7 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 67.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,085 lb | 3,995 lb | 91 lb |
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