Dodge Nitro vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Toyota RAV4

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 RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Nitro is 2.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 181.1 in)
  • Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.3 in)
  • Height: Dodge Nitro is 2.4 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 104.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 543 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,530 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 543 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,530 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 104.7 in)
  3. Height: Dodge Nitro is 2.4 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.5 in)
  4. Length: Dodge Nitro is 2.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 181.1 in)
  5. Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.3 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NitroToyota RAV4Difference
Length178.9 in181.1 in2.2 in
Width73.1 in72.3 in0.8 in
Height69.9 in67.5 in2.4 in
Wheelbase108.8 in104.7 in4.1 in
Ground clearance8.0 in
Curb weight4,072 lb3,530 lb543 lb

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