Nissan Pathfinder vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Jeep Cherokee
- Length198.5 in
- Height69.5 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,293 lb – 4,662 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 16.5 in shorter (198.5 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 3.2 in narrower (77.3 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.8 in taller (69.5 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 627 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 3,851 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 627 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 3,851 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 16.5 in shorter (198.5 in vs 182.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 3.2 in narrower (77.3 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.8 in taller (69.5 in vs 66.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 16.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 3.2 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 | 198.5 in | 182.0 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 74.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 69.5 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 | 4,478 lb | 3,851 lb | 627 lb |
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