Jeep Wrangler vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Dodge Nitro
- Length162.9 in – 173.4 in
- Height70.9 in – 72.4 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in – 116.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in – 10.5 in
- Curb weight3,760 lb – 4,315 lb
- Width73.7 in – 73.9 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 10.8 in shorter (168.2 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 1.8 in taller (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 9 lb heavier (4,038 lb vs 4,047 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 10.8 in shorter (168.2 in vs 178.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 108.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 1.8 in taller (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 9 lb heavier (4,038 lb vs 4,047 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 10.8 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 | 168.2 in | 178.9 in | 10.8 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 73.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 71.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 108.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,038 lb | 4,047 lb | 9 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 162.9 in – 173.4 in).
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