Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet TrailBlazer · Nissan Xterra
- Length173.5 in – 173.7 in
- Height65.2 in – 65.7 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in – 8.0 in
- Width71.2 in
- Nissan Xterra width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 5.1 in shorter (173.6 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 1.6 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.5 in taller (65.5 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.5 in taller (65.5 in vs 74.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 5.1 in shorter (173.6 in vs 178.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 1.6 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet TrailBlazer — Chevrolet TrailBlazer is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet TrailBlazer · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet TrailBlazer — Chevrolet TrailBlazer is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet TrailBlazer — Based on length × width (Chevrolet TrailBlazer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.6 in | 178.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 72.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 74.9 in | 9.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | 4,274 lb | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.5 in – 173.7 in).
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