Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Toyota Highlander
- Length187.6 in
- Height72.4 in – 73.3 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight4,373 lb – 4,859 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Toyota Highlander width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.0 in shorter (187.6 in vs 184.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 4.8 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 106.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 889 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 3,728 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 889 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 3,728 lb)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 4.8 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 106.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.0 in shorter (187.6 in vs 184.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.6 in | 184.6 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,616 lb | 3,728 lb | 889 lb |
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