Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Nissan Pathfinder

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height74.9 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance9.5 in
  • Curb weight4,140 lb – 4,408 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Nissan Pathfinder width77.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 18.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 197.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 4.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 77.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 69.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 114.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 53 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 4,327 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 7.0 in)
  2. Length: Nissan Xterra is 18.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 197.2 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 69.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 114.2 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Xterra is 4.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 77.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 18.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 4.4 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 2.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraNissan PathfinderDifference
Length178.7 in197.2 in18.5 in
Width72.8 in77.2 in4.4 in
Height74.9 in69.6 in5.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in114.2 in7.9 in
Ground clearance9.5 in7.0 in2.5 in
Curb weight4,274 lb4,327 lb53 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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