Dodge Nitro vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Toyota Highlander
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,162 lb
- 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
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 17.3 in shorter (178.9 in vs 196.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 226 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 4,298 lb)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 2.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 76.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 17.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 196.2 in | 17.3 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 76.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 112.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 4,298 lb | 226 lb |
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