Jeep Cherokee vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length165.4 in – 167.5 in
- Height63.8 in – 66.7 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight2,928 lb – 3,181 lb
- Width69.4 in – 70.5 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width68.7 in – 72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 16.8 in shorter (166.4 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 0.6 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.3 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 793 lb heavier (3,055 lb vs 3,848 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 793 lb heavier (3,055 lb vs 3,848 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 16.8 in shorter (166.4 in vs 183.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.3 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.5 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 0.6 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 16.8 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.4 in | 183.3 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 67.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,055 lb | 3,848 lb | 793 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 167.5 in).
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