Toyota Highlander vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length188.4 in
- Height68.1 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,946 lb – 4,464 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.9 in shorter (188.4 in vs 192.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.4 in narrower (75.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.7 in taller (68.7 in vs 72.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Pathfinder has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 526 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,731 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Pathfinder has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 526 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,731 lb)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.7 in taller (68.7 in vs 72.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.4 in narrower (75.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 192.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 72.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 72.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 4,731 lb | 526 lb |
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