Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Wrangler
- Length178.0 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,589 lb – 4,200 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Jeep Wrangler width66.7 in – 68.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 22.3 in shorter (178.0 in vs 155.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 3.0 in narrower (70.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 93.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 419 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,476 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 22.3 in shorter (178.0 in vs 155.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 419 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,476 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 93.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 3.0 in narrower (70.4 in vs 67.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 22.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 155.8 in | 22.3 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 67.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 70.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 93.4 in | 10.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 10.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,895 lb | 3,476 lb | 419 lb |
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