Nissan Xterra vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Jeep Wrangler
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Jeep Wrangler width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 14.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 163.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 95.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 275 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 95.4 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 14.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 163.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 275 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,006 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 9.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 14.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 163.8 in | 14.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 71.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 95.4 in | 10.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 9.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 4,006 lb | 275 lb |
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