Nissan Xterra vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length178.0 in
- Height69.4 in – 73.6 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,504 lb – 4,092 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width69.7 in – 71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 4.6 in shorter (178.0 in vs 182.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.5 in taller (71.5 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 224 lb heavier (3,798 lb vs 4,022 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 224 lb heavier (3,798 lb vs 4,022 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.5 in taller (71.5 in vs 68.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 4.6 in shorter (178.0 in vs 182.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 182.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 68.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,798 lb | 4,022 lb | 224 lb |
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