Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Toyota 4Runner

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
  • Toyota 4Runner width66.5 in – 70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.6 in shorter (182.7 in vs 183.3 in)
  • Width: Toyota 4Runner is 3.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Height: Toyota 4Runner is 0.3 in taller (68.1 in vs 68.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 300 lb heavier (4,088 lb vs 3,788 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 300 lb heavier (4,088 lb vs 3,788 lb)
  2. Width: Toyota 4Runner is 3.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.3 in)
  4. Height: Toyota 4Runner is 0.3 in taller (68.1 in vs 68.4 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.6 in shorter (182.7 in vs 183.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota 4RunnerToyota 4Runner is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota 4RunnerBased on length × width (Toyota 4Runner)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan PathfinderToyota 4RunnerDifference
Length182.7 in183.3 in0.6 in
Width71.7 in68.7 in3.0 in
Height68.1 in68.4 in0.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.3 in1.0 in
Curb weight4,088 lb3,788 lb300 lb

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