Nissan Pathfinder vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,149 lb – 4,471 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.5 in shorter (197.2 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.3 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.3 in taller (69.6 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 434 lb heavier (4,310 lb vs 4,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 434 lb heavier (4,310 lb vs 4,744 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 118.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.5 in shorter (197.2 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.3 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.3 in taller (69.6 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 203.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 78.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 69.6 in | 69.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 118.9 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,310 lb | 4,744 lb | 434 lb |
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