Nissan Pathfinder vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,168 lb – 4,486 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.5 in shorter (197.2 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.1 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.7 in taller (69.6 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 107 lb heavier (4,327 lb vs 4,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 107 lb heavier (4,327 lb vs 4,434 lb)
- Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.5 in shorter (197.2 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.1 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.7 in taller (69.6 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 200.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 78.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 69.6 in | 70.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 117.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,327 lb | 4,434 lb | 107 lb |
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