Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Toyota 4Runner

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
  • Toyota 4Runner width73.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 11.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 189.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.4 in narrower (70.4 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.8 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 381 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 4,275 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 381 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 4,275 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Xterra is 11.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 189.5 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.8 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 109.8 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.4 in narrower (70.4 in vs 73.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 3.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraToyota 4RunnerDifference
Length178.0 in189.5 in11.5 in
Width70.4 in73.8 in3.4 in
Height74.0 in70.3 in3.8 in
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in5.5 in
Curb weight3,895 lb4,275 lb381 lb

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