Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Honda CR-V

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
  • Curb weight4,154 lb – 4,438 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Honda CR-V width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 0.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.3 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 1.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 826 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,470 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 826 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,470 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.1 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  4. Width: Honda CR-V is 1.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.6 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Xterra is 0.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraHonda CR-VDifference
Length178.7 in179.3 in0.6 in
Width72.8 in71.6 in1.2 in
Height74.9 in66.1 in8.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in3.2 in
Curb weight4,296 lb3,470 lb826 lb

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