Chevrolet Traverse vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length205.0 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Curb weight4,658 lb – 4,859 lb
- 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 1.9 in taller (70.4 in vs 72.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 28 lb heavier (4,759 lb vs 4,731 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.6 in narrower (78.4 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 12.7 in shorter (205.0 in vs 192.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.9 in taller (70.4 in vs 72.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 28 lb heavier (4,759 lb vs 4,731 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 5.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Traverse | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.0 in | 192.3 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 78.4 in | 72.8 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 72.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,759 lb | 4,731 lb | 28 lb |
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