Toyota Highlander vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Nissan Pathfinder

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

Side view
  • Length184.4 in
  • Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.9 in
  • Curb weight3,485 lb – 3,880 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.9 in
  • Nissan Pathfinder width69.7 in – 71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.7 in shorter (184.4 in vs 182.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.2 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 403 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 4,085 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 403 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 4,085 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.4 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.2 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.7 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.7 in shorter (184.4 in vs 182.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan PathfinderBased on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota HighlanderNissan PathfinderDifference
Length184.4 in182.7 in1.7 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in1.2 in
Height66.3 in69.4 in3.1 in
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,683 lb4,085 lb403 lb

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