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Nissan Pathfinder Specs

Since 1987 the Pathfinder has grown 25.2″ in length and gained 1,065 lb: weight rose 31%, length only 15%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 5 generations · 1987–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder is 197.2″ long, 78″ wide and 70.9″ tall on a 114.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,537 lb. At 16.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Nissan Pathfinder generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1996, when the new car was 6.3″ longer than the 1987–1995 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2005: 609 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2013, is 359 lb lighter than the 2005–2012 one.

FIG.01·Nissan Pathfinder dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1987–1995172″66.5″66.1″104.3″3,472 lb
1996–1999178.3″68.9″66.9″106.3″3,999 lb
2000–2004182.7″71.7″68.1″106.3″4,131 lb
2005–2012187.8″72.8″72.8″112.2″4,740 lb
2013–2026197.2″77.2″69.7″114.2″4,381 lb
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Pathfinder year by year

FIG.02·Nissan Pathfinder dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026197.2″78″114.2″4,537 lb2
2025197.2″78″114.2″4,537 lb2
2024197.2″78″114.2″4,537 lb2
2023197.2″78″114.2″4,537 lb2
2022197.2″78″114.2″4,537 lb2
2021198.4″77.2″114.2″4,456 lb3
2020198.4″77.2″114.2″4,456 lb3
2019198.4″77.2″114.2″4,456 lb3
2018198.4″77.2″114.2″4,456 lb3
2017198.4″77.2″114.2″4,456 lb3
2016197.2″77.2″114.2″4,456 lb3
2015197.2″77.2″114.2″4,511 lb4
2014197.2″77.2″114.2″4,451 lb4
2013197.2″77.2″114.2″4,376 lb3
2012192.1″72.8″112.2″4,830 lb3
2011192.1″72.8″112.2″4,830 lb3
2010192.1″72.8″112.2″4,810 lb3
2009192.1″72.8″112.2″4,857 lb3
2008192.1″72.8″112.2″4,857 lb3
2007187.8″72.8″112.2″4,791 lb3
2006187.8″72.8″112.2″4,791 lb3
2005187.8″72.8″112.2″4,694 lb3
2004188.6″73.6″110.6″4,497 lb4
2003182.7″70.9″106.3″4,233 lb3
2002182.7″70.9″106.3″4,233 lb3
2001182.7″70.9″106.3″4,233 lb3
2000182.7″70.9″106.3″4,147 lb3
1999180.3″70.5″106.3″4,096 lb6
1998178.3″71.3″106.3″4,026 lb3
1997178.3″70.1″106.3″4,026 lb3
1996178.3″70.1″106.3″3,990 lb3
1995172″66.5″104.3″3,993 lb3
1994172″66.5″104.3″3,909 lb3
1993172″66.5″104.3″3,799 lb3
1992172″66.5″104.3″3,799 lb3
1991172″66.5″104.3″3,783 lb4
1990172″66.5″104.3″3,752 lb4
1989171.7″65.7″104.3″3,772 lb2
1988″″104.3″3,807 lb1
1987172″66.5″104.3″3,472 lb2
ROWS 40·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Pathfinder on the used market

In 2,038 Pathfinder listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2013–2026 car is the most common: 1,492 of them (73%), at an average asking price of $10,337. ForCar visitors have decoded 267 Pathfinder VINs; the most checked model years are 2025, 2026 and 2024.

FIG.05·Nissan Pathfinder generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2013–20261,49273%$10,337118,794 mi
2005–201236418%$4,550170,639 mi
2000–20041367%$3,922175,310 mi
1996–1999352%$3,600194,532 mi
1987–1995111%$3,259189,808 mi
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Pathfinder fit

FIG.02·Nissan Pathfinder — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.4 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.4 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.5 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 873 cars within 10″ of its length, the Pathfinder is wider than 84%.

FIG.03·Nissan Pathfinder against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 873 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width78″74″+4.0″
Wheelbase114.2″113.4″+0.8″
Curb weight4,537 lb4,116 lb+421 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Pathfinder against its rivals

Next to the Jeep Cherokee, the Pathfinder is the longest and the heaviest of the two.

FIG.04·Nissan Pathfinder against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Nissan Pathfinder (this car)2026197.2″78″4,537 lb
Jeep Cherokee2027188.2″74.8″4,295 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Pathfinder bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Pathfinder are the same size and weight.

Which Pathfinder years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1996, 2000, 2005 and 2013. Model years inside each range, such as 2013–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Pathfinder or the Jeep Cherokee?

The 2027 Jeep Cherokee is 9.0″ shorter and 242 lb lighter than the 2026 Pathfinder.

How much does a used Pathfinder cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,259 for the 1987–1995 car to $10,337 for the 2013–2026 one, across 2,038 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 40 Pathfinder model years, 1987 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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