Nissan Pathfinder vs Dodge Caravan Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Dodge Caravan

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height67.9 in – 70.9 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,871 lb – 4,299 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in – 71.7 in
  • Dodge Caravan width78.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 189.1 in)
  • Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 7.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 78.6 in)
  • Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.5 in taller (69.4 in vs 68.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 103 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,983 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 7.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 78.6 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.3 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 189.1 in)
  4. Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 103 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,983 lb)
  5. Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.5 in taller (69.4 in vs 68.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Dodge Caravan
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is narrower by 7.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan PathfinderBased on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan PathfinderDodge CaravanDifference
Length182.7 in189.1 in6.4 in
Width70.7 in78.6 in7.9 in
Height69.4 in68.9 in0.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in113.3 in7.0 in
Curb weight4,085 lb3,983 lb103 lb

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