Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,081 lb – 4,375 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 7.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 186.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 7.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.5 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 232 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 4,460 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 7.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 67.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 232 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 4,460 lb)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 7.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 186.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 186.6 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 67.7 in | 7.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,228 lb | 4,460 lb | 232 lb |
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