Nissan Xterra vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Chevrolet TrailBlazer

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height74.9 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight4,136 lb – 4,402 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Chevrolet TrailBlazer width74.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 13.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 191.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet TrailBlazer has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 241 lb heavier (4,269 lb vs 4,510 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Nissan Xterra is 13.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 191.8 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet TrailBlazer has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.0 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 241 lb heavier (4,269 lb vs 4,510 lb)
  4. Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan XterraNissan Xterra is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan XterraNissan Xterra is narrower by 1.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan XterraBased on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraChevrolet TrailBlazerDifference
Length178.7 in191.8 in13.1 in
Width72.8 in74.7 in1.9 in
Height74.9 in71.7 in3.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in113.0 in6.7 in
Ground clearance7.8 in
Curb weight4,269 lb4,510 lb241 lb

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