Jeep Cherokee vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight3,811 lb – 4,106 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width77.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 15.2 in shorter (182.0 in vs 197.2 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 3.1 in narrower (74.1 in vs 77.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.8 in taller (66.8 in vs 69.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 369 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 4,327 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 369 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 4,327 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 15.2 in shorter (182.0 in vs 197.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 114.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.8 in taller (66.8 in vs 69.6 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 3.1 in narrower (74.1 in vs 77.2 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 3.1 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 197.2 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 77.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 69.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.2 in | 7.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,959 lb | 4,327 lb | 369 lb |
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