Toyota Highlander vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length194.9 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,450 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width77.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.1 in shorter (194.9 in vs 197.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 77.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.8 in taller (68.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 174 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,471 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.8 in taller (68.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 174 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,471 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 77.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 114.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 197.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 77.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 70.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 114.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,298 lb | 4,471 lb | 174 lb |
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