Chevrolet Traverse vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · Nissan Pathfinder

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length205.0 in
  • Height70.4 in
  • Wheelbase118.9 in
  • Curb weight4,790 lb – 5,066 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.4 in
  • Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 12.7 in shorter (205.0 in vs 192.3 in)
  • Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.6 in narrower (78.4 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.4 in taller (70.4 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 152 lb heavier (4,928 lb vs 4,777 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.6 in narrower (78.4 in vs 72.8 in)
  2. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 12.7 in shorter (205.0 in vs 192.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.2 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.4 in taller (70.4 in vs 72.8 in)
  5. Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 152 lb heavier (4,928 lb vs 4,777 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is narrower by 5.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan PathfinderBased on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet TraverseNissan PathfinderDifference
Length205.0 in192.3 in12.7 in
Width78.4 in72.8 in5.6 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in2.4 in
Wheelbase118.9 in112.2 in6.7 in
Curb weight4,928 lb4,777 lb152 lb

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