Spec Sizes

Dodge Journey vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 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
  • Ground clearance7.2 in
  • Curb weight3,818 lb – 4,238 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)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.6 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 246 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 4,274 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.6 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.8 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.3 in taller (66.6 in vs 74.9 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Xterra is 13.7 in shorter (192.4 in vs 178.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 106.3 in)
  5. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 246 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 4,274 lb)

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
  • More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.6 in more clearance
  • 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 clearance7.2 in8.8 in1.6 in
Curb weight4,028 lb4,274 lb246 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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