Nissan Pathfinder vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length198.5 in
- Height69.5 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,293 lb – 4,662 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.8 in shorter (198.5 in vs 204.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.3 in narrower (77.3 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 1.2 in taller (69.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 120.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 116 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 4,362 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 120.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 5.8 in shorter (198.5 in vs 204.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 116 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 4,362 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 1.2 in taller (69.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.3 in narrower (77.3 in vs 78.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 5.8 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 | 198.5 in | 204.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 78.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 69.5 in | 70.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 120.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lb | 4,362 lb | 116 lb |
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