Spec Sizes

Nissan Pathfinder vs Subaru Ascent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Subaru Ascent

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

Side view
  • Length198.5 in
  • Height69.5 in
  • Wheelbase114.2 in
  • Ground clearance7.0 in
  • Curb weight4,293 lb – 4,662 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.3 in
  • Subaru Ascent width76.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Ascent is 1.7 in shorter (198.5 in vs 196.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Ascent is 1.3 in narrower (77.3 in vs 76.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.1 in taller (69.5 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 39 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 4,517 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.1 in taller (69.5 in vs 71.6 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Ascent is 1.3 in narrower (77.3 in vs 76.0 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Ascent is 1.7 in shorter (198.5 in vs 196.8 in)
  5. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 39 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 4,517 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Subaru Ascent
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is narrower by 1.3 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent has 1.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Ascent — Based on length × width (Subaru Ascent)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan PathfinderSubaru AscentDifference
Length198.5 in196.8 in1.7 in
Width77.3 in76.0 in1.3 in
Height69.5 in71.6 in2.1 in
Wheelbase114.2 in113.8 in0.4 in
Ground clearance7.0 in8.7 in1.7 in
Curb weight4,478 lb4,517 lb39 lb

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