Size comparison · drawn to scale
Nissan Patrol Y61 vs Ford Explorer VI: size comparison
- Length Explorer VI 18 mm0.7 in longer
- Width Explorer VI 164 mm6 in wider
- Height Patrol Y61 77 mm3 in taller
- Boot Patrol Y61 480 L17.0 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:24 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Patrol Y61 is 18 mm0.7 in shorter, 164 mm6 in narrower and 77 mm3 in taller than the Explorer VI. Its wheelbase is 55 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Patrol Y61 | Explorer VI | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,045 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,045 mm | 5,063 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,063 mm | −18 mm−0.7 in −0.4% |
| Width | 1,840 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,840 mm | 2,004 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,004 mm | −164 mm−6 in −8.2% |
| Height | 1,855 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,855 mm | 1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm | +77 mm+3 in +4.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,970 mm | 3,025 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,025 mm | −55 mm−2 in −1.8% |
| Footprint | 9.28 m²99.9 sq ft99.9 sq ft9.28 m² | 10.15 m²109.2 sq ft109.2 sq ft10.15 m² | −0.86 m²−9.3 sq ft −8.5% |
| Boot | 810 L28.6 cu ft28.6 cu ft810 L | 330 L11.7 cu ft11.7 cu ft330 L | +480 L+17.0 cu ft +145.5% |
| Kerb weight | 2,440 kg5,379 lb5,379 lb2,440 kg | 2,466 kg5,437 lb5,437 lb2,466 kg | −26 kg−57 lb −1.1% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Patrol Y61
- Single garage
- Tight 455 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 580 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 45 mm2 in too long
Explorer VI
- Single garage
- Tight 437 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 498 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 63 mm2 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Nissan Patrol Y61 or the Ford Explorer VI?
The Ford Explorer VI is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Patrol Y61 is 18 mm shorter, 164 mm narrower and 77 mm taller than the Explorer VI. Its wheelbase is 55 mm shorter.
Will the Nissan Patrol Y61 and the Ford Explorer VI fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Nissan Patrol Y61 fits, but it is tight to get out (455 mm to spare in length, 580 mm each side). The Ford Explorer VI fits, but it is tight to get out (437 mm to spare in length, 498 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Nissan Patrol Y61: 810 L against 330 L in the Ford Explorer VI (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.