GMC Terrain vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · Dodge Nitro
- Length182.3 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase107.3 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in – 7.9 in
- Curb weight3,419 lb – 3,695 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.5 in taller (65.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 515 lb heavier (3,557 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 515 lb heavier (3,557 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.5 in taller (65.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 178.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 108.8 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Terrain | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 178.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 69.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 108.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,557 lb | 4,072 lb | 515 lb |
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