Dodge Nitro vs Ford Transit Connect Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2023 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 width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 0.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 1.9 in taller (69.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 112.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 268 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,805 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 268 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,805 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 112.7 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 1.9 in taller (69.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 0.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 3.2 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 0.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Ford Transit Connect | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 182.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 71.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 112.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 3,805 lb | 268 lb |
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