Nissan Xterra vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Honda CR-V
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,140 lb – 4,408 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Honda CR-V width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 0.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 10.0 in taller (74.9 in vs 64.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 3.0 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 857 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,417 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 3.0 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 857 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,417 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 10.0 in taller (74.9 in vs 64.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 0.4 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 3.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 178.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 64.9 in | 10.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 6.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,274 lb | 3,417 lb | 857 lb |
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