Nissan Pathfinder vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Jeep Cherokee
- Length178.3 in – 188.2 in
- Height67.1 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,020 lb
- Width68.7 in – 72.4 in
- Jeep Cherokee width69.4 in – 70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 16.8 in shorter (183.3 in vs 166.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 0.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.3 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 793 lb heavier (3,848 lb vs 3,055 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 793 lb heavier (3,848 lb vs 3,055 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 16.8 in shorter (183.3 in vs 166.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.3 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 0.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 16.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3 in | 166.4 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,848 lb | 3,055 lb | 793 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.3 in – 188.2 in).
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