Nissan Pathfinder vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length192.3 in
- Height72.4 in – 73.3 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight4,446 lb – 5,107 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 12.7 in shorter (192.3 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.4 in taller (72.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 152 lb heavier (4,777 lb vs 4,928 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 12.7 in shorter (192.3 in vs 205.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 118.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.4 in taller (72.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 152 lb heavier (4,777 lb vs 4,928 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 5.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.3 in | 205.0 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 78.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 70.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 118.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,777 lb | 4,928 lb | 152 lb |
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