Nissan Pathfinder vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Ford Explorer
- Length197.0 in
- Height70.9 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.1 in
- Curb weight4,317 lb – 4,625 lb
- Width77.9 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.8 in shorter (197.0 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in narrower (77.9 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.7 in taller (70.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.1 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 240 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.1 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 240 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 119.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in narrower (77.9 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.7 in taller (70.9 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.0 in | 198.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 78.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 70.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 119.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,471 lb | 4,711 lb | 240 lb |
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