Ford Transit Connect vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · Dodge Nitro
- Length180.7 in
- Height79.3 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Curb weight3,360 lb – 3,425 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 1.8 in shorter (180.7 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 2.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 9.4 in taller (79.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 654 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 4,047 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 654 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 4,047 lb)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 9.4 in taller (79.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 108.8 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 2.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 1.8 in shorter (180.7 in vs 178.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Transit Connect · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Transit Connect — Based on length × width (Ford Transit Connect)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Transit Connect | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.7 in | 178.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 69.9 in | 9.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 108.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,393 lb | 4,047 lb | 654 lb |
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