Nissan Xterra vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 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 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 3.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: GMC Terrain is 0.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 7.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 717 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,557 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 717 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,557 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 7.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 3.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 182.3 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for GMC Terrain
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.4 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 | 182.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 65.4 in | 9.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 7.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,274 lb | 3,557 lb | 717 lb |
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