Chrysler Pacifica vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Pacifica · Nissan Pathfinder

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

Side view
  • Length198.9 in
  • Height66.5 in
  • Wheelbase116.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight4,482 lb – 4,675 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.3 in
  • Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 11.3 in shorter (198.9 in vs 187.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.5 in narrower (79.3 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.3 in taller (66.5 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (116.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 17 lb heavier (4,579 lb vs 4,596 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.5 in narrower (79.3 in vs 72.8 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.3 in taller (66.5 in vs 72.8 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 11.3 in shorter (198.9 in vs 187.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (116.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  5. Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 17 lb heavier (4,579 lb vs 4,596 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is narrower by 6.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan PathfinderBased on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)

Dimension comparison

SpecChrysler PacificaNissan PathfinderDifference
Length198.9 in187.6 in11.3 in
Width79.3 in72.8 in6.5 in
Height66.5 in72.8 in6.3 in
Wheelbase116.3 in112.2 in4.1 in
Ground clearance5.9 in
Curb weight4,579 lb4,596 lb17 lb

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