Nissan Pathfinder vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Ford Explorer
- Length187.6 in
- Height72.4 in – 73.3 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight4,376 lb – 4,815 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Ford Explorer width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.9 in shorter (187.6 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.4 in taller (72.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 203 lb heavier (4,596 lb vs 4,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 203 lb heavier (4,596 lb vs 4,393 lb)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.4 in taller (72.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 113.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.9 in shorter (187.6 in vs 189.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.6 in | 189.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 71.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,596 lb | 4,393 lb | 203 lb |
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