Spec Sizes

Nissan Pathfinder vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Nissan Xterra

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height68.1 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,871 lb – 4,304 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Nissan Xterra width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 4.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 178.0 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.9 in taller (68.1 in vs 74.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 193 lb heavier (4,088 lb vs 3,895 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.9 in taller (68.1 in vs 74.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 193 lb heavier (4,088 lb vs 3,895 lb)
  3. Length: Nissan Xterra is 4.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 178.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan PathfinderNissan XterraDifference
Length182.7 in178.0 in4.7 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in1.3 in
Height68.1 in74.0 in5.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in2.0 in
Curb weight4,088 lb3,895 lb193 lb

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