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2021 Chevy Traverse vs. 2022 Nissan Pathfinder: Dimensional Comparison

The fifth-generation 2022 Nissan Pathfinder debuted back in February, teeing up a fresh rival for several General Motors vehicles. We’ve already looked at how the new Pathfinder compares to the GMC Acadia, so now, we’re comparing the Pathfinder to the 2021 Chevy Traverse with regard to exterior dimensions, interior dimensions, and cargo room.

Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse

Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder

Exterior Dimensions

Looking over the specs, we find that the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is quite a bit smaller than the 2021 Chevy Traverse, with every measurement tipped to the Chevy. The biggest size difference is the wheelbase, with the Traverse 6.7 inches longer than the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. This is also reflected in the overall length, where the Traverse is 6.6 inches longer. The rest of the exterior dimensional differences are an inch or less.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2022 Nissan Pathfinder - Exterior Dimensions (Imperial)
Dimension Chevrolet Traverse Nissan Pathfinder +/- Chevrolet Traverse
Wheelbase (in.) 120.9 114.2 +6.7
Overall Length (in.) 204.3 197.7 +6.6
Overall Width (in.) 78.6 77.9 +0.7
Overall Height (in.) 70.7 69.7 +1
Front Track (in.) 67.3 66.9 +0.4
Rear Track (in.) 67.0 66.9 +0.1
Dimension Chevrolet Traverse Nissan Pathfinder +/- Chevrolet Traverse
Wheelbase (mm) 3071 2900 +171
Overall Length (mm) 5189 5022 +167
Overall Width (mm) 1996 1979 +17
Overall Height (mm) 1795 1770 +25
Front Track (mm) 1709 1699 +10
Rear Track (mm) 1702 1699 +3
Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse

Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder

Interior Dimensions

Although the 2021 Chevy Traverse is quite a bit larger than the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, the interior dimensions are more of a mixed bag. Most of the measurements go to the Traverse, with standouts like third-row legroom (+5.5 inches), second-row legroom (+2.9 inches), and second-row shoulder room (+2.6 inches).

However, the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder offers more first-row legroom (3.3 inches), more first-row headroom (1 inch), and more third-row shoulder room (0.9 inches).

2021 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2022 Nissan Pathfinder - Interior Dimensions (Imperial)
Dimension Chevrolet Traverse Nissan Pathfinder +/- Chevrolet Traverse
First Row Headroom (in.) 41.3 42.3 -1
First Row Legroom (in.) 41.0 44.3 -3.3
First Row Shoulder Room (in.) 62.1 60.8 +1.3
First Row Hip Room (in.) 58.1 58.3 -0.2
Second Row Headroom (in.) 40.0 39.6 +0.4
Second Row Legroom (in.) 38.4 35.5 +2.9
Second Row Shoulder Room (in.) 62.2 59.6 +2.6
Second Row Hip Room (in.) 56.9 56.3 +0.6
Third Row Headroom (in.) 38.2 37.8 +0.4
Third Row Legroom (in.) 33.5 28.0 +5.5
Third Row Shoulder Room (in.) 57.5 58.4 -0.9
Third Row Hip Room (in.) 48.5 46.7 +1.8
Dimension Chevrolet Traverse Nissan Pathfinder +/- Chevrolet Traverse
First Row Headroom (mm) 1049 1074 -25
First Row Legroom (mm) 1042 1125 -83
First Row Shoulder Room (mm) 1577 1544 +33
First Row Hip Room (mm) 1476 1481 -5
Second Row Headroom (mm) 1016 1006 +10
Second Row Legroom (mm) 985 902 +83
Second Row Shoulder Room (mm) 1580 1514 +66
Second Row Hip Room (mm) 1445 1430 +15
Third Row Headroom (mm) 970 960 +10
Third Row Legroom (mm) 851 711 +140
Third Row Shoulder Room (mm) 1460 1483 -23
Third Row Hip Room (mm) 1232 1186 +46
Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse

Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder

Cargo Dimensions

The final area of this comparison is cargo dimensions, where the 2021 Chevy Traverse has the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder beat across the board, offering an extra 17.7 cubic feet behind the first row, an extra 12.8 cubic feet behind the second row, and an extra 6.4 cubic feet behind the third row.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2022 Nissan Pathfinder - Cargo Dimensions (Imperial)
Dimension Chevrolet Traverse Nissan Pathfinder +/- Chevrolet Traverse
Cargo Volume Behind First Row (cu. ft.) 98.2 80.5 +17.7
Cargo Volume Behind Second Row (cu. ft.) 57.8 45.0 +12.8
Cargo Volume Behind Third Row (cu. ft.) 23.0 16.6 +6.4
Dimension Chevrolet Traverse Nissan Pathfinder +/- Chevrolet Traverse
Cargo Volume Behind First Row (liters) 2781 2280 +501
Cargo Volume Behind Second Row (liters) 1637 1274 +363
Cargo Volume Behind Third Row (liters) 651 470 +181

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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Comments

  1. GM vehicles are always a better purchase than any of the imports. Why compare U.S. prime against Japanese junk.

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    1. True. With the gm vehicle you get good solid products, whereas the imports are tin cans.

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    2. hahaha!!! good one!!!

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    3. What? Lol. Have you seen reliability of domestics… for the past 20 years???

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    4. Ummm, your comments, are they supposed to be “satire”?

      If not, are you aware that the Traverse is made in Springfield, Tn and the Pathfinder is made 45 miles to the east in Smyrna, Tn?

      Are you aware that according to RepairPal, the Pathfinder is rated 17 of 26 in mid size SUV for reliability vs Traverse at 22 of 26?

      Were you aware that Nissan is rated at 8th in manufacture reliability and Chevrolet is no where to be found until the 22 spot?

      The crap your spewing I heard in the early 1970’s when the Japanese automotive invasion started.

      No GM or Ford have even caught up with the Japanese, even after 50 years, as that “garbage” they are selling are all in the top 10 in consumer reliability. No GM or Ford came close to the top ten.

      And I am a loyal GM truck owner, but the truth and facts are what they are!

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      1. Further, Nissan is probably the worst Japanese/Koreanbrand (at least among the bigs). Nissan is thankfully giving up on the CVT for its Pathfinder for 2022, that absolute piece of junk CVT they use… I ALWAYS look at domestic alternatives and perhaps the Cadillac xt6 will be what we can get (I have a very tall sitting height) or the GLE, or when the Pathfinder comes out I will sit in one.

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    5. GM, 85% didn’t make it home, the 15% made it. Not solid as a rock lol

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    6. That traverse is a weak little sister to Chevy’s trucks. It can only tow 5000 pounds with its two highest end trims. Everything else can only tow 1500 pounds. Every Pathfinder can tow 6000 pounds. So you can keep your weak little sister, and pretend it’s somehow “prime.”

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  2. Prices would have been nice also.

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  3. Gm can eat a dick Nissan isn’t trash like that cracked head every valve rattles oil leaks every time is what Chevrolet stands for. Tesla is looking better than both and if gas goes the way it did when obummer was in office I’ll be glad to own a tesla

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    1. Duh huh! That was a good one!

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