Dodge Caravan vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caravan · Nissan Pathfinder

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

Side view
  • Length189.1 in
  • Height68.9 in
  • Wheelbase113.3 in
  • Curb weight3,862 lb – 3,999 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.6 in
  • Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.5 in shorter (189.1 in vs 187.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.8 in narrower (78.6 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.9 in taller (68.9 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (113.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 686 lb heavier (3,931 lb vs 4,616 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 686 lb heavier (3,931 lb vs 4,616 lb)
  2. Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.8 in narrower (78.6 in vs 72.8 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.9 in taller (68.9 in vs 72.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (113.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.5 in shorter (189.1 in vs 187.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caravan · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is narrower by 5.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan PathfinderBased on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge CaravanNissan PathfinderDifference
Length189.1 in187.6 in1.5 in
Width78.6 in72.8 in5.8 in
Height68.9 in72.8 in3.9 in
Wheelbase113.3 in112.2 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,931 lb4,616 lb686 lb

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