Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ or Nissan Pathfinder R50?

1993–1998 vs 1996–2004 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Grand Cherokee ZJ 4,590 mm, Pathfinder R50 4,740 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: Grand Cherokee ZJ 1,130 l, Pathfinder R50 480 l.
Lowest consumption: Grand Cherokee ZJ 9.8 l/100 km, Pathfinder R50 12.5 l/100 km.
Power: Grand Cherokee ZJ 85–162 kW, Pathfinder R50 110–177 kW.
Standard equipment: Grand Cherokee ZJ 24 items (Laredo), Pathfinder R50 19 items (XE).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ1993–1998 · 3 engines · Laredo, Limited, OrvisSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Pathfinder R501996–2004 · 8 engines · XE, SE, LE, SE LimitedSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ1993–1998no listings	Nissan Pathfinder R501996–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,590 mm	Length4,530 mm–4,740 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,820 mm–1,840 mm
Height	Height1,650 mm	Height1,720 mm–1,755 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,692 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm	Ground clearance200 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume1,130 l	Trunk volume480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,780 kg–1,860 kg	Curb weight1,780 kg–1,990 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank87 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–1998	Production years1996–2004
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines8
Power	Power85–162 kW (116–220 hp)	Power110–177 kW (150–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–5.2	Displacement (l)3.3–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.8 l/100 km · 2.5 TD	Lowest consumption12.5 l/100 km · 3.5 V6
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.3 s · 5.2 V8	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 3.5 V6
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsLaredo · XE
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Laredo	Items in the base trim19 · XE
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Limited	Items in the top trim29 · LE
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ or Nissan Pathfinder R50?

Length: Nissan Pathfinder R50 4,740 mm, Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ 4,590 mm (a 150 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,692 mm. Boot: 480 vs 1,130 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ or Nissan Pathfinder R50?

The most frugal Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ uses 9.8 l/100 km (2.5 TD); the most frugal Nissan Pathfinder R50 12.5 l/100 km (3.5 V6).

Which is more powerful — Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ or Nissan Pathfinder R50?

The strongest Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ makes 162 kW (220 hp) (5.2 V8); the strongest Nissan Pathfinder R50 177 kW (241 hp) (3.5 V6).

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