Jeep Cherokee vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length167.5 in
- Height63.8 in – 66.8 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight2,928 lb – 3,386 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width69.7 in – 71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 15.2 in shorter (167.5 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 4.1 in taller (65.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 928 lb heavier (3,157 lb vs 4,085 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 928 lb heavier (3,157 lb vs 4,085 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 15.2 in shorter (167.5 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 4.1 in taller (65.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 15.2 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 182.7 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 69.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,157 lb | 4,085 lb | 928 lb |
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