Nissan Pathfinder vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Kia Sorento
- Length182.7 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,871 lb – 4,304 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Sorento width73.3 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 2.9 in shorter (182.7 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.6 in taller (68.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 69 lb heavier (4,088 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.6 in taller (68.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 69 lb heavier (4,088 lb vs 4,156 lb)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 2.9 in shorter (182.7 in vs 179.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 179.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 69.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,088 lb | 4,156 lb | 69 lb |
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