Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Hyundai Tucson Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Hyundai Tucson

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 weight4,081 lb – 4,375 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Hyundai Tucson width70.7 in – 72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Tucson is 8.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 170.3 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Tucson is 1.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 6.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 68.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 834 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 3,394 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 834 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 3,394 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 6.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 68.1 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Tucson is 8.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 170.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.5 in)
  5. Width: Hyundai Tucson is 1.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Hyundai Tucson
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Tucson — Based on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraHyundai TucsonDifference
Length178.7 in170.3 in8.4 in
Width72.8 in71.4 in1.4 in
Height74.9 in68.1 in6.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in2.8 in
Curb weight4,228 lb3,394 lb834 lb

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