Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Dodge Journey Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Dodge Journey

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 clearance8.2 in – 9.5 in
  • Curb weight4,140 lb – 4,408 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Dodge Journey width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 13.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 192.4 in)
  • Width: Dodge Journey is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 7.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 246 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 4,028 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 7.2 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.6 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Xterra is 13.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 192.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.8 in)
  5. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 246 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 4,028 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Dodge Journey
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is narrower by 0.6 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraDodge JourneyDifference
Length178.7 in192.4 in13.7 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in0.6 in
Height74.9 in66.6 in8.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in113.8 in7.5 in
Ground clearance8.8 in7.2 in1.6 in
Curb weight4,274 lb4,028 lb246 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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