Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Ford Edge Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Ford Edge

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
  • Ford Edge width76.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 5.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 184.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 76.0 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 7.9 in taller (74.9 in vs 67.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Edge has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: essentially the same

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.0 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 7.9 in taller (74.9 in vs 67.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Edge has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 76.0 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Xterra is 5.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 184.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Ford Edge
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 3.2 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraFord EdgeDifference
Length178.7 in184.2 in5.5 in
Width72.8 in76.0 in3.2 in
Height74.9 in67.0 in7.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in4.9 in
Ground clearance9.5 in8.0 in1.5 in
Curb weight4,280 lb4,278 lb3 lb

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