Spec Sizes

Jeep Patriot vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Jeep Patriot · Nissan Xterra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length173.6 in
  • Height64.4 in – 65.6 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,326 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.1 in
  • Nissan Xterra width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Jeep Patriot is 5.1 in shorter (173.6 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Jeep Patriot is 3.7 in narrower (69.1 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 74.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,052 lb heavier (3,217 lb vs 4,269 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,052 lb heavier (3,217 lb vs 4,269 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 74.9 in)
  3. Width: Jeep Patriot is 3.7 in narrower (69.1 in vs 72.8 in)
  4. Length: Jeep Patriot is 5.1 in shorter (173.6 in vs 178.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Patriot · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
  • Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 3.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)

Dimension comparison

SpecJeep PatriotNissan XterraDifference
Length173.6 in178.7 in5.1 in
Width69.1 in72.8 in3.7 in
Height65.0 in74.9 in9.9 in
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in2.6 in
Curb weight3,217 lb4,269 lb1,052 lb

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