Jeep Wrangler vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Nissan Xterra

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

Side view
  • Length163.8 in
  • Height70.9 in – 72.4 in
  • Wheelbase95.4 in
  • Ground clearance9.1 in – 10.6 in
  • Curb weight3,839 lb – 4,082 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • Nissan Xterra width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Jeep Wrangler is 14.9 in shorter (163.8 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.9 in narrower (73.7 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 10.9 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 336 lb heavier (3,961 lb vs 4,296 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  2. Length: Jeep Wrangler is 14.9 in shorter (163.8 in vs 178.7 in)
  3. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 336 lb heavier (3,961 lb vs 4,296 lb)
  4. Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (71.7 in vs 74.9 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.9 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageJeep WranglerJeep Wrangler is shorter by 14.9 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan XterraNissan Xterra is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintJeep WranglerBased on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)

Dimension comparison

SpecJeep WranglerNissan XterraDifference
Length163.8 in178.7 in14.9 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in0.9 in
Height71.7 in74.9 in3.3 in
Wheelbase95.4 in106.3 in10.9 in
Ground clearance9.8 in
Curb weight3,961 lb4,296 lb336 lb

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