Nissan Xterra vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Toyota 4Runner
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Toyota 4Runner width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 11.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 2.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.4 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 323 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,603 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 323 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,603 lb)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 11.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.4 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 2.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 75.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 189.9 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 75.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 71.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 9.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 4,603 lb | 323 lb |
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