Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Toyota Highlander
- Length198.5 in
- Height69.5 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,293 lb – 4,662 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Toyota Highlander width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.6 in shorter (198.5 in vs 194.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.3 in narrower (77.3 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.4 in taller (69.5 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 180 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 4,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 180 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 4,298 lb)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.4 in taller (69.5 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.6 in shorter (198.5 in vs 194.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 112.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.3 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 | 198.5 in | 194.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 76.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 69.5 in | 68.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 112.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lb | 4,298 lb | 180 lb |
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