Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 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 width73.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 189.0 in)
  • Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Toyota 4Runner is 2.2 in taller (68.1 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 150 lb heavier (4,088 lb vs 4,238 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 150 lb heavier (4,088 lb vs 4,238 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 6.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 189.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.8 in)
  4. Height: Toyota 4Runner is 2.2 in taller (68.1 in vs 70.3 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan PathfinderBased on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan PathfinderToyota 4RunnerDifference
Length182.7 in189.0 in6.3 in
Width71.7 in73.8 in2.1 in
Height68.1 in70.3 in2.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in3.5 in
Curb weight4,088 lb4,238 lb150 lb

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