Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Nissan Pathfinder

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.0 in
  • Height74.0 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight3,589 lb – 4,200 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Nissan Pathfinder width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 4.7 in shorter (178.0 in vs 182.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.9 in taller (74.0 in vs 68.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 193 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 4,088 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.9 in taller (74.0 in vs 68.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 193 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 4,088 lb)
  3. Length: Nissan Xterra is 4.7 in shorter (178.0 in vs 182.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraNissan PathfinderDifference
Length178.0 in182.7 in4.7 in
Width70.4 in71.7 in1.3 in
Height74.0 in68.1 in5.9 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in2.0 in
Curb weight3,895 lb4,088 lb193 lb

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