Nissan Xterra vs Mitsubishi Outlander Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Mitsubishi Outlander

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

Side view
  • Length178.0 in
  • Height74.0 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight3,589 lb – 4,200 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Mitsubishi Outlander width68.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.0 in shorter (178.0 in vs 179.0 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.3 in taller (74.0 in vs 64.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 544 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,351 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 544 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,351 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.3 in taller (74.0 in vs 64.8 in)
  3. Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.3 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.0 in shorter (178.0 in vs 179.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan XterraNissan Xterra is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi OutlanderMitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi OutlanderBased on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraMitsubishi OutlanderDifference
Length178.0 in179.0 in1.0 in
Width70.4 in68.9 in1.5 in
Height74.0 in64.8 in9.3 in
Wheelbase104.3 in103.3 in1.0 in
Curb weight3,895 lb3,351 lb544 lb

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