Spec Sizes

Dodge Journey vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Dodge Journey · Nissan Xterra

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

Side view
  • Length192.4 in
  • Height66.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Curb weight3,796 lb – 4,328 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Nissan Xterra width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 13.7 in shorter (192.4 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Dodge Journey is 0.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.3 in taller (66.6 in vs 74.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 218 lb heavier (4,062 lb vs 4,280 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.3 in taller (66.6 in vs 74.9 in)
  2. Length: Nissan Xterra is 13.7 in shorter (192.4 in vs 178.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 218 lb heavier (4,062 lb vs 4,280 lb)
  5. Width: Dodge Journey is 0.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Dodge Journey · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge JourneyNissan XterraDifference
Length192.4 in178.7 in13.7 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in0.6 in
Height66.6 in74.9 in8.3 in
Wheelbase113.8 in106.3 in7.5 in
Ground clearance—9.5 in—
Curb weight4,062 lb4,280 lb218 lb

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