Spec Sizes

Subaru Ascent vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Nissan Pathfinder

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

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height71.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.0 in
  • Nissan Pathfinder width77.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Ascent is 1.7 in shorter (196.8 in vs 198.5 in)
  • Width: Subaru Ascent is 1.3 in narrower (76.0 in vs 77.3 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.1 in taller (71.6 in vs 69.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 114.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 39 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,478 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
  2. Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.1 in taller (71.6 in vs 69.5 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Ascent is 1.3 in narrower (76.0 in vs 77.3 in)
  4. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 39 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,478 lb)
  5. Length: Subaru Ascent is 1.7 in shorter (196.8 in vs 198.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is narrower by 1.3 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent has 1.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Ascent — Based on length × width (Subaru Ascent)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru AscentNissan PathfinderDifference
Length196.8 in198.5 in1.7 in
Width76.0 in77.3 in1.3 in
Height71.6 in69.5 in2.1 in
Wheelbase113.8 in114.2 in0.4 in
Ground clearance8.7 in7.0 in1.7 in
Curb weight4,517 lb4,478 lb39 lb

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