Jeep Wrangler vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Nissan Xterra
- Length155.4 in – 167.0 in
- Height69.4 in – 72.1 in
- Wheelbase93.4 in – 103.4 in
- Ground clearance9.2 in – 10.2 in
- Curb weight3,235 lb – 3,743 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.2 in
- Nissan Xterra width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 16.8 in shorter (161.2 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 3.0 in narrower (67.5 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (70.8 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 406 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 3,895 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 406 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 3,895 lb)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 16.8 in shorter (161.2 in vs 178.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (70.8 in vs 74.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 3.0 in narrower (67.5 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 16.8 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.2 in | 178.0 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 70.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 74.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 104.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,489 lb | 3,895 lb | 406 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 155.4 in – 167.0 in).
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