Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Liberty Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Liberty
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Jeep Liberty width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 2.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 176.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.8 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 97 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,183 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.8 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 7.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 97 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,183 lb)
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 2.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 176.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Jeep Liberty
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Liberty — Based on length × width (Jeep Liberty)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Jeep Liberty | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 176.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 70.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 7.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 4,183 lb | 97 lb |
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