Nissan Pathfinder vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Ford Explorer
- Length187.6 in
- Height72.4 in – 73.3 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight4,373 lb – 4,859 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Ford Explorer width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.8 in shorter (187.6 in vs 193.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 113.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 43 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 4,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.8 in shorter (187.6 in vs 193.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 113.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 43 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 4,573 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.6 in | 193.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,616 lb | 4,573 lb | 43 lb |
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