Nissan Pathfinder vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Jeep Cherokee
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,168 lb – 4,364 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 15.2 in shorter (197.2 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 3.1 in narrower (77.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.8 in taller (69.6 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 425 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 3,842 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 425 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 3,842 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 15.2 in shorter (197.2 in vs 182.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.8 in taller (69.6 in vs 66.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 3.1 in narrower (77.2 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 15.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 3.1 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 182.0 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 74.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 69.6 in | 66.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 106.7 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 7.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 3,842 lb | 425 lb |
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