Nissan Xterra vs Ford Transit Connect Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 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
  • Ground clearance9.5 in
  • Curb weight4,140 lb – 4,408 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Ford Transit Connect width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 3.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Transit Connect is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 2.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 112.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 532 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,742 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 532 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,742 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 112.7 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Xterra is 2.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 72.4 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Xterra is 3.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.8 in)
  5. Width: Ford Transit Connect is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraFord Transit ConnectDifference
Length178.7 in181.8 in3.1 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in0.6 in
Height74.9 in72.4 in2.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in112.7 in6.4 in
Ground clearance9.5 in
Curb weight4,274 lb3,742 lb532 lb

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