Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Toyota Highlander
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,168 lb – 4,364 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.1 in shorter (197.2 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.4 in narrower (77.2 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.5 in taller (69.6 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 55 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 4,321 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.1 in shorter (197.2 in vs 191.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.5 in taller (69.6 in vs 68.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.4 in narrower (77.2 in vs 75.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 191.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 75.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 69.6 in | 68.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 109.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 4,321 lb | 55 lb |
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