Dodge Nitro vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Jeep Cherokee
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 4.1 in shorter (178.9 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 152 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 152 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,920 lb)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 4.1 in shorter (178.9 in vs 183.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 183.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 74.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 66.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 106.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 3,920 lb | 152 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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