Jeep Wrangler vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Dodge Nitro
- Length163.8 in
- Height72.5 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance8.8 in – 10.3 in
- Curb weight3,879 lb – 4,132 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 2.6 in taller (72.5 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 67 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 4,072 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)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 2.6 in taller (72.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 67 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- 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 | 72.5 in | 69.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 108.8 in | 13.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,006 lb | 4,072 lb | 67 lb |
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