Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length178.0 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,589 lb – 4,200 lb
- 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 3.7 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.3 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 38 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,933 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.7 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.9 in narrower (70.4 in vs 72.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 3.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 181.5 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 38 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,933 lb)
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
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 181.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 72.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 70.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,895 lb | 3,933 lb | 38 lb |
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