Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Compass
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 3.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.9 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,077 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,204 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,077 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,204 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.9 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 3.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 175.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 65.0 in | 9.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 8.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 3,204 lb | 1,077 lb |
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