Nissan Xterra vs Ford Transit Connect Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Ford Transit Connect

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 weight4,154 lb – 4,438 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Ford Transit Connect width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 2.0 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Transit Connect is 2.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Transit Connect is 4.4 in taller (74.9 in vs 79.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 114.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 904 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,393 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 904 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,393 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 114.6 in)
  3. Height: Ford Transit Connect is 4.4 in taller (74.9 in vs 79.3 in)
  4. Width: Ford Transit Connect is 2.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Xterra is 2.0 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan XterraNissan Xterra is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Ford Transit Connect
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit ConnectFord Transit Connect is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Transit ConnectBased on length × width (Ford Transit Connect)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraFord Transit ConnectDifference
Length178.7 in180.7 in2.0 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in2.1 in
Height74.9 in79.3 in4.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in114.6 in8.3 in
Curb weight4,296 lb3,393 lb904 lb

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