Dodge Nitro vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Toyota Highlander

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.9 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase108.8 in
  • Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,162 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.1 in
  • Toyota Highlander width76.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Nitro is 17.3 in shorter (178.9 in vs 196.2 in)
  • Width: Dodge Nitro is 2.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 76.0 in)
  • Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 226 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 4,298 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Dodge Nitro is 17.3 in shorter (178.9 in vs 196.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 226 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 4,298 lb)
  3. Width: Dodge Nitro is 2.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 76.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 112.2 in)
  5. Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge NitroDodge Nitro is shorter by 17.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge NitroDodge Nitro is narrower by 2.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge NitroBased on length × width (Dodge Nitro)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NitroToyota HighlanderDifference
Length178.9 in196.2 in17.3 in
Width73.1 in76.0 in2.9 in
Height69.9 in68.1 in1.8 in
Wheelbase108.8 in112.2 in3.4 in
Curb weight4,072 lb4,298 lb226 lb

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