Jeep Wrangler vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 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 weight3,231 lb – 3,977 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.2 in
- Nissan Xterra width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 17.5 in shorter (161.2 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 5.3 in narrower (67.5 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.2 in taller (70.8 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 624 lb heavier (3,604 lb vs 4,228 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 624 lb heavier (3,604 lb vs 4,228 lb)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 17.5 in shorter (161.2 in vs 178.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 5.3 in narrower (67.5 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.2 in taller (70.8 in vs 74.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 17.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 5.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.2 in | 178.7 in | 17.5 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 72.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 74.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 106.3 in | 7.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,604 lb | 4,228 lb | 624 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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