Nissan Xterra vs Dodge Durango Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Dodge Durango
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Dodge Durango width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 21.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.0 in taller (74.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 13.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 119.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 764 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 764 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 13.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 119.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 21.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 199.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.0 in taller (74.9 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 21.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Dodge Durango
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Dodge Durango | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 199.8 in | 21.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 75.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 70.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 119.8 in | 13.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 8.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 5,044 lb | 764 lb |
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