Nissan Xterra vs Ford Transit Connect Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Ford Transit Connect
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Ford Transit Connect width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.6 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 888 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 888 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 114.6 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 4.4 in taller (74.9 in vs 79.3 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 2.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Ford Transit Connect
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Transit Connect — Based on length × width (Ford Transit Connect)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Ford Transit Connect | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 180.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 79.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.6 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 3,393 lb | 888 lb |
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