Volkswagen Atlas vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,222 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width77.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.2 in shorter (198.3 in vs 198.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in narrower (78.3 in vs 77.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.5 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 114.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 116 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,478 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 114.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 116 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,478 lb)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in narrower (78.3 in vs 77.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.5 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.2 in shorter (198.3 in vs 198.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Atlas | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 198.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 77.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 69.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 114.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,362 lb | 4,478 lb | 116 lb |
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