Nissan Xterra vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Honda CR-V
- 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
- Honda CR-V width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 0.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.4 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 2.3 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 783 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,491 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.3 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 783 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,491 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 garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 0.7 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 2.3 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 | 179.4 in | 0.7 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 | 8.8 in | 6.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,274 lb | 3,491 lb | 783 lb |
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