Nissan Pathfinder vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Ford Explorer
- Length182.7 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,871 lb – 4,304 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.3 in taller (68.1 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 179 lb heavier (4,088 lb vs 4,267 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 3.3 in taller (68.1 in vs 71.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 179 lb heavier (4,088 lb vs 4,267 lb)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 189.5 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 71.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.8 in | 7.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,088 lb | 4,267 lb | 179 lb |
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