Toyota Highlander vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length191.1 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,134 lb – 4,508 lb
- Width75.8 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width77.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.1 in shorter (191.1 in vs 197.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.4 in narrower (75.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.5 in taller (68.1 in vs 69.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 55 lb heavier (4,321 lb vs 4,266 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 114.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.1 in shorter (191.1 in vs 197.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.5 in taller (68.1 in vs 69.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.4 in narrower (75.8 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 197.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 77.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 69.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 114.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,321 lb | 4,266 lb | 55 lb |
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