Dodge Nitro vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Toyota Highlander
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 9.5 in shorter (178.9 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 2.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 104 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 4,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 9.5 in shorter (178.9 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 2.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 75.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 104 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 4,150 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 109.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 188.4 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 75.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 68.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 109.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 4,150 lb | 104 lb |
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