Nissan Pathfinder vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Ford Explorer
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,168 lb – 4,364 lb
- Width77.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.1 in shorter (197.2 in vs 198.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in taller (69.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 406 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 406 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 112.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in taller (69.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.1 in shorter (197.2 in vs 198.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 1.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 198.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | — | — |
| Height | 69.6 in | 70.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 112.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 4,672 lb | 406 lb |
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