Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Patriot Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Patriot

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height74.9 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.2 in – 9.5 in
  • Curb weight4,140 lb – 4,408 lb
Front / width
  • 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)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,041 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,234 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,041 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,234 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.2 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.1 in)
  4. Width: Jeep Patriot is 3.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.2 in)
  5. Length: Jeep Patriot is 4.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 173.8 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
  • More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraJeep PatriotDifference
Length178.7 in173.8 in4.9 in
Width72.8 in69.2 in3.6 in
Height74.9 in66.2 in8.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in2.6 in
Ground clearance8.8 in8.1 in0.8 in
Curb weight4,274 lb3,234 lb1,041 lb

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