Chevrolet Equinox vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · Dodge Nitro
- Length188.8 in – 189.6 in
- Height65.7 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight3,699 lb – 3,915 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 10.3 in shorter (189.2 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 2.4 in taller (67.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 240 lb heavier (3,807 lb vs 4,047 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 240 lb heavier (3,807 lb vs 4,047 lb)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 10.3 in shorter (189.2 in vs 178.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 2.4 in taller (67.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 108.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 178.9 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 73.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 69.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 108.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,807 lb | 4,047 lb | 240 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.8 in – 189.6 in).
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