Jeep Wrangler vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Nissan Xterra
- Length163.8 in
- Height72.5 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 10.6 in
- Curb weight3,879 lb – 4,132 lb
- 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 2.4 in taller (72.5 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 269 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 4,274 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 8.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 14.9 in shorter (163.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 269 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 4,274 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 2.4 in taller (72.5 in vs 74.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 14.9 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.8 in | 178.7 in | 14.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 74.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 106.3 in | 10.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | 8.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,006 lb | 4,274 lb | 269 lb |
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