Nissan Pathfinder vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length197.0 in
- Height70.9 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.1 in
- Curb weight4,317 lb – 4,625 lb
- Width77.9 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 8.9 in shorter (197.0 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.7 in narrower (77.9 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.2 in taller (70.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 120.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Traverse has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.1 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 161 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 4,310 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 120.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Traverse has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.1 in vs 7.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 8.9 in shorter (197.0 in vs 205.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 161 lb heavier (4,471 lb vs 4,310 lb)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.7 in narrower (77.9 in vs 78.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.0 in | 205.9 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 78.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 120.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 7.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,471 lb | 4,310 lb | 161 lb |
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