Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Explorer VI vs Nissan Patrol Y61: 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 Explorer VI is 18 mm0.7 in longer, 164 mm6 in wider and 77 mm3 in lower than the Patrol Y61. Its wheelbase is 55 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Explorer VI | Patrol Y61 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,063 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,063 mm | 5,045 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,045 mm | +18 mm+0.7 in +0.4% |
| Width | 2,004 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,004 mm | 1,840 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,840 mm | +164 mm+6 in +8.9% |
| Height | 1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm | 1,855 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,855 mm | −77 mm−3 in −4.2% |
| Wheelbase | 3,025 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,025 mm | 2,970 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,970 mm | +55 mm+2 in +1.9% |
| Footprint | 10.15 m²109.2 sq ft109.2 sq ft10.15 m² | 9.28 m²99.9 sq ft99.9 sq ft9.28 m² | +0.86 m²+9.3 sq ft +9.3% |
| Boot | 330 L11.7 cu ft11.7 cu ft330 L | 810 L28.6 cu ft28.6 cu ft810 L | −480 L−17.0 cu ft −59.3% |
| Kerb weight | 2,466 kg5,437 lb5,437 lb2,466 kg | 2,440 kg5,379 lb5,379 lb2,440 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.
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford Explorer VI or the Nissan Patrol Y61?
The Ford Explorer VI is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Explorer VI is 18 mm longer, 164 mm wider and 77 mm lower than the Patrol Y61. Its wheelbase is 55 mm longer.
Will the Ford Explorer VI and the Nissan Patrol Y61 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford Explorer VI fits, but it is tight to get out (437 mm to spare in length, 498 mm each side). The Nissan Patrol Y61 fits, but it is tight to get out (455 mm to spare in length, 580 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.