Jeep Wrangler vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Nissan Xterra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in – 73.9 in
  • Nissan Xterra width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Jeep Wrangler is 10.5 in shorter (168.2 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (71.7 in vs 74.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 232 lb heavier (4,038 lb vs 4,269 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Jeep Wrangler is 10.5 in shorter (168.2 in vs 178.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 232 lb heavier (4,038 lb vs 4,269 lb)
  3. Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (71.7 in vs 74.9 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageJeep WranglerJeep Wrangler is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan XterraNissan Xterra is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintJeep WranglerBased on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)

Dimension comparison

SpecJeep WranglerNissan XterraDifference
Length168.2 in178.7 in10.5 in
Width73.8 in72.8 in1.0 in
Height71.7 in74.9 in3.3 in
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in0.6 in
Ground clearance9.8 in
Curb weight4,038 lb4,269 lb232 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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