Chevrolet Blazer vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Blazer · Nissan Xterra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length177.3 in
  • Height64.7 in – 65.2 in
  • Wheelbase100.5 in
  • Ground clearance8.3 in – 8.4 in
  • Curb weight3,611 lb – 3,885 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 in
  • Nissan Xterra width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Blazer is 1.4 in shorter (177.3 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Blazer is 5.0 in narrower (67.8 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 10.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 74.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (100.5 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 480 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 4,228 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Xterra is 10.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 74.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 480 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 4,228 lb)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Blazer is 5.0 in narrower (67.8 in vs 72.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (100.5 in vs 106.3 in)
  5. Length: Chevrolet Blazer is 1.4 in shorter (177.3 in vs 178.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Blazer — Chevrolet Blazer is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Blazer · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Blazer — Chevrolet Blazer is narrower by 5.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Blazer — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Blazer)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet BlazerNissan XterraDifference
Length177.3 in178.7 in1.4 in
Width67.8 in72.8 in5.0 in
Height65.0 in74.9 in10.0 in
Wheelbase100.5 in106.3 in5.8 in
Ground clearance8.4 in——
Curb weight3,748 lb4,228 lb480 lb

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