Dodge Durango vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Dodge Durango · Nissan Xterra
- Length193.5 in
- Height72.3 in – 72.6 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in – 116.2 in
- Ground clearance8.6 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight4,391 lb – 4,954 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Nissan Xterra width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 15.5 in shorter (193.5 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 1.6 in taller (72.4 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 11.8 in longer wheelbase (116.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 778 lb heavier (4,673 lb vs 3,895 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 778 lb heavier (4,673 lb vs 3,895 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 11.8 in longer wheelbase (116.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 15.5 in shorter (193.5 in vs 178.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 1.6 in taller (72.4 in vs 74.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 15.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Durango · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Durango | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 178.0 in | 15.5 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 74.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in | 104.3 in | 11.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,673 lb | 3,895 lb | 778 lb |
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