Dodge Nitro vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Nissan Xterra
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Nissan Xterra width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 0.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.0 in taller (69.9 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 250 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 4,296 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.0 in taller (69.9 in vs 74.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 250 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 4,296 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 0.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 178.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 178.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 74.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 106.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 4,296 lb | 250 lb |
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