Dodge Nitro vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Volvo XC40
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 4.7 in shorter (178.9 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.6 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.6 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 313 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,734 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 313 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,734 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.6 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.3 in)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 4.7 in shorter (178.9 in vs 174.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.6 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC40 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC40)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 174.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 73.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 65.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 106.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 3,734 lb | 313 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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