Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Grand Cherokee

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.0 in
  • Height69.4 in – 73.6 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight3,504 lb – 4,092 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee width72.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 3.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 181.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.9 in narrower (70.4 in vs 72.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 2.1 in taller (71.5 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 207 lb heavier (3,798 lb vs 4,005 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 207 lb heavier (3,798 lb vs 4,005 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 2.1 in taller (71.5 in vs 69.4 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.9 in narrower (70.4 in vs 72.3 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Xterra is 3.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 181.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 1.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraJeep Grand CherokeeDifference
Length178.0 in181.5 in3.5 in
Width70.4 in72.3 in1.9 in
Height71.5 in69.4 in2.1 in
Wheelbase104.3 in105.9 in1.6 in
Curb weight3,798 lb4,005 lb207 lb

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