Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Patriot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Patriot
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Jeep Patriot width69.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 4.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 3.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,052 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,229 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,052 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,229 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.2 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 3.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.2 in)
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 4.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 173.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Jeep Patriot
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Jeep Patriot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 173.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 69.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 66.2 in | 8.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 3,229 lb | 1,052 lb |
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