Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Ground clearance9.5 in
  • Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 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)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 810 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,470 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 7.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 810 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,470 lb)
  3. Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  5. Width: Honda CR-V is 1.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.6 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
  • More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 2.5 in more clearance
  • 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
Ground clearance9.5 in7.0 in2.5 in
Curb weight4,280 lb3,470 lb810 lb

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