Dodge Nitro vs Ford Transit Connect Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Ford Transit Connect
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Ford Transit Connect width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in shorter (178.9 in vs 180.6 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 2.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 9.4 in taller (69.9 in vs 79.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 114.6 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 680 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 680 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 9.4 in taller (69.9 in vs 79.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 114.6 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 2.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in shorter (178.9 in vs 180.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Ford Transit Connect
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Transit Connect — Based on length × width (Ford Transit Connect)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Ford Transit Connect | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 180.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 79.3 in | 9.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 114.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 3,393 lb | 680 lb |
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