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: | n/a 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): | 11.7 | 10.2 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 850 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. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Ford Explorer version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Ford Explorer 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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`130 kg | 2`717 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`022 kg | 1`947 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`108 kg | 770 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 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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