Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Toyota 4Runner

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height74.9 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance9.5 in
  • Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Toyota 4Runner width75.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 12.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 190.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 75.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.2 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 9.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 323 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,603 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 323 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,603 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Xterra is 12.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 190.8 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.2 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.8 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 75.8 in)
  5. 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 12.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 3.0 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraToyota 4RunnerDifference
Length178.7 in190.8 in12.1 in
Width72.8 in75.8 in3.0 in
Height74.9 in71.8 in3.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in3.5 in
Ground clearance9.5 in9.3 in0.2 in
Curb weight4,280 lb4,603 lb323 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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