Nissan Xterra vs Ford Transit Connect Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Ford Transit Connect
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight4,140 lb – 4,408 lb
- 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)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.6 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 532 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,742 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.6 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 532 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,742 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 112.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 2.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 72.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 3.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 3.1 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 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 2.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Ford Transit Connect | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 181.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 72.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 6.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,274 lb | 3,742 lb | 532 lb |
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