Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Nissan Xterra
- Length181.5 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Curb weight3,880 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width72.3 in
- Nissan Xterra width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 3.5 in shorter (181.5 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.9 in narrower (72.3 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.6 in taller (69.4 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 126 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,798 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.6 in taller (69.4 in vs 74.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 126 lb heavier (3,924 lb vs 3,798 lb)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.9 in narrower (72.3 in vs 70.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 3.5 in shorter (181.5 in vs 178.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 178.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 70.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 74.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 104.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,924 lb | 3,798 lb | 126 lb |
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