Ford Explorer 2018 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 284 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 352 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 6 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, but torque is 6 NM less than Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 10.7 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 178 mm (7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Explorer can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Explorer is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 453 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | 453 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 2251 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Explorer has more luggage space (by 142 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 62 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 3`225 kg | 2`717 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`102 kg | 2`011 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`123 kg | 706 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 37 procentiem more than Nissan Pathfinder. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | no data | |
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