Kia Sorento vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length179.8 in
- Height68.1 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight4,057 lb – 4,255 lb
- Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.8 in shorter (179.8 in vs 187.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.2 in taller (69.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 440 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 4,596 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 440 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 4,596 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.2 in taller (69.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.8 in shorter (179.8 in vs 187.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 187.6 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 72.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,156 lb | 4,596 lb | 440 lb |
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