Nissan Xterra vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Toyota 4Runner
- Length178.0 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,504 lb – 4,092 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Toyota 4Runner width66.5 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 5.3 in shorter (178.0 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 1.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.6 in taller (74.0 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 11 lb heavier (3,798 lb vs 3,788 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.6 in taller (74.0 in vs 68.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 5.3 in shorter (178.0 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 1.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 11 lb heavier (3,798 lb vs 3,788 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is narrower by 1.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 183.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 68.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 68.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,798 lb | 3,788 lb | 11 lb |
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