Hyundai Tucson vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · Nissan Xterra
- Length170.3 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,240 lb – 3,548 lb
- Width70.7 in – 72.1 in
- Nissan Xterra width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 8.4 in shorter (170.3 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Tucson is 1.4 in narrower (71.4 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 875 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 4,269 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 875 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 4,269 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 74.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 8.4 in shorter (170.3 in vs 178.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Tucson is 1.4 in narrower (71.4 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Tucson — Based on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Tucson | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.3 in | 178.7 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 72.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 74.9 in | 8.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,394 lb | 4,269 lb | 875 lb |
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