Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Wrangler
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,136 lb – 4,402 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Jeep Wrangler width66.7 in – 68.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 17.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 161.2 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 5.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 665 lb heavier (4,269 lb vs 3,604 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 665 lb heavier (4,269 lb vs 3,604 lb)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 17.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 161.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 98.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 5.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 17.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 5.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 161.2 in | 17.5 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 67.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 70.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.4 in | 7.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,269 lb | 3,604 lb | 665 lb |
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