Nissan Pathfinder Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Nissan Pathfinder is 197.2″ long, 77.2″ wide, on a 114.2″ wheelbase, weighing 4,381 lb. Since 1987 it has grown 15% in length and gained 26% in weight. At 16.4 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Nissan Pathfinder generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Nissan Pathfinder dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1987–1995	172″	66.5″	66.1″	104.3″	3,472 lb
1996–1999	178.3″	68.9″	66.9″	106.3″	3,999 lb
2000–2004	182.7″	71.7″	68.1″	106.3″	4,131 lb
2005–2007	187.8″	72.8″	72.8″	112.2″	4,740 lb
2008–2012	192.1″	72.8″	72.4″	112.2″	4,817 lb
2013–2026	197.2″	77.2″	69.7″	114.2″	4,381 lb

ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1987 to today the Pathfinder gained 25.2″ of length (15%) and 908 lb of weight (26%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Pathfinder year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 40 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Nissan Pathfinder dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2026	197.2″	78″	114.2″	4,537 lb	2
2025	197.2″	78″	114.2″	4,537 lb	2
2024	197.2″	78″	114.2″	4,537 lb	2
2023	197.2″	78″	114.2″	4,537 lb	2
2022	197.2″	78″	114.2″	4,537 lb	2
2021	198.4″	77.2″	114.2″	4,456 lb	3
2020	198.4″	77.2″	114.2″	4,456 lb	3
2019	198.4″	77.2″	114.2″	4,456 lb	3
2018	198.4″	77.2″	114.2″	4,456 lb	3
2017	198.4″	77.2″	114.2″	4,456 lb	3
2016	197.2″	77.2″	114.2″	4,456 lb	3
2015	197.2″	77.2″	114.2″	4,511 lb	4
2014	197.2″	77.2″	114.2″	4,451 lb	4
2013	197.2″	77.2″	114.2″	4,376 lb	3
2012	192.1″	72.8″	112.2″	4,830 lb	3
2011	192.1″	72.8″	112.2″	4,830 lb	3
2010	192.1″	72.8″	112.2″	4,810 lb	3
2009	192.1″	72.8″	112.2″	4,857 lb	3
2008	192.1″	72.8″	112.2″	4,857 lb	3
2007	187.8″	72.8″	112.2″	4,791 lb	3
2006	187.8″	72.8″	112.2″	4,791 lb	3
2005	187.8″	72.8″	112.2″	4,694 lb	3
2004	188.6″	73.6″	110.6″	4,497 lb	4
2003	182.7″	70.9″	106.3″	4,233 lb	3
2002	182.7″	70.9″	106.3″	4,233 lb	3
2001	182.7″	70.9″	106.3″	4,233 lb	3
2000	182.7″	70.9″	106.3″	4,147 lb	3
1999	180.3″	70.5″	106.3″	4,096 lb	6
1998	178.3″	71.3″	106.3″	4,026 lb	3
1997	178.3″	70.1″	106.3″	4,026 lb	3
1996	178.3″	70.1″	106.3″	3,990 lb	3
1995	172″	66.5″	104.3″	3,993 lb	3
1994	172″	66.5″	104.3″	3,909 lb	3
1993	172″	66.5″	104.3″	3,799 lb	3
1992	172″	66.5″	104.3″	3,799 lb	3
1991	172″	66.5″	104.3″	3,783 lb	4
1990	172″	66.5″	104.3″	3,752 lb	4
1989	171.7″	65.7″	104.3″	3,772 lb	2
1988	″	″	104.3″	3,807 lb	1
1987	172″	66.5″	104.3″	3,472 lb	2

ROWS 40·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Pathfinder fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Nissan Pathfinder — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	16.4 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	16.4 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.4 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 812 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Nissan Pathfinder against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	77.2″	74″	+3.2″
Wheelbase	114.2″	113.8″	+0.4″
Curb weight	4,381 lb	4,109 lb	272 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Nissan Pathfinder?

197.2″ (16′ 5″) in its current generation, 77.2″ wide and 69.7″ tall.

How much does a Nissan Pathfinder weigh?

4,381 lb at the kerb, which is 26% more than the first generation we hold from 1987.

Will a Pathfinder fit in a garage?

At 16.4 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Pathfinder got bigger over the years?

Yes — 25.2″ longer and 908 lb heavier since 1987, across 6 generations. Weight grew 26%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.