Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 11.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 114.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 10.6 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 380 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,660 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 10.6 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 380 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,660 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 114.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 11.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 11.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 189.8 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 76.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 69.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.8 in | 8.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 10.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 4,660 lb | 380 lb |
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