Jeep Wrangler vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Dodge Nitro
- Length163.8 in
- Height70.9 in – 72.4 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 10.6 in
- Curb weight3,760 lb – 4,104 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.1 in shorter (163.8 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.6 in narrower (73.7 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 13.4 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 115 lb heavier (3,932 lb vs 4,047 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 13.4 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 108.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.1 in shorter (163.8 in vs 178.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 115 lb heavier (3,932 lb vs 4,047 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 1.8 in taller (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.6 in narrower (73.7 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 15.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.8 in | 178.9 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 71.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 108.8 in | 13.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,932 lb | 4,047 lb | 115 lb |
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