Kia Sorento vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length180.7 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight4,068 lb – 4,290 lb
- Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 11.6 in shorter (180.7 in vs 192.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 4.8 in taller (68.1 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 598 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 4,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 598 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 4,777 lb)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 4.8 in taller (68.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 11.6 in shorter (180.7 in vs 192.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.2 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 11.6 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 | 180.7 in | 192.3 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 72.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,179 lb | 4,777 lb | 598 lb |
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