Nissan Xterra vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · GMC Terrain
- 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
- GMC Terrain width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 6.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 185.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.6 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 112.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 323 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,951 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.6 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 323 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,951 lb)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 6.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 185.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for GMC Terrain
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | GMC Terrain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 185.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 66.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.5 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 6.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,274 lb | 3,951 lb | 323 lb |
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