Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Dodge Durango Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Dodge Durango

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
  • Ground clearance9.5 in
  • Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
Front / width
  • 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 3.7 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.3 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

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Dodge Durango is 764 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 5,044 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Dodge Durango has a 13.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 119.8 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Xterra is 21.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 199.8 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.7 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.3 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

SpecNissan XterraDodge DurangoDifference
Length178.7 in199.8 in21.1 in
Width72.8 in75.8 in3.0 in
Height74.9 in71.3 in3.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in119.8 in13.5 in
Ground clearance9.5 in8.1 in1.4 in
Curb weight4,280 lb5,044 lb764 lb

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