Jeep Wrangler vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Dodge Nitro
- Length166.8 in
- Height73.6 in
- Wheelbase96.8 in
- Ground clearance9.7 in – 10.8 in
- Curb weight3,948 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 12.1 in shorter (166.8 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 3.7 in taller (73.6 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 12.0 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 13 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 12.0 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 108.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 12.1 in shorter (166.8 in vs 178.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 3.7 in taller (73.6 in vs 69.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 13 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 12.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 178.9 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 73.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 69.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 in | 108.8 in | 12.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,085 lb | 4,072 lb | 13 lb |
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