Dodge Nitro vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · GMC Terrain
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
- Width73.1 in
- GMC Terrain width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.4 in shorter (178.9 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 0.7 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.5 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 490 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,557 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 490 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,557 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.5 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.4 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.4 in shorter (178.9 in vs 182.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 107.3 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 0.7 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for GMC Terrain
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | GMC Terrain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 182.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 65.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 107.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 3,557 lb | 490 lb |
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