Nissan Xterra vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,081 lb – 4,375 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 8.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 187.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 2.1 in taller (74.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 368 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 4,596 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 368 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 4,596 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 8.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 187.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 2.1 in taller (74.9 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 187.6 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 72.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,228 lb | 4,596 lb | 368 lb |
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