Nissan Xterra vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Toyota 4Runner
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight4,140 lb – 4,408 lb
- 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 3.4 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: Toyota 4Runner has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 329 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 4,603 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 329 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 4,603 lb)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 12.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 190.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 9.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.4 in taller (74.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 3.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 75.8 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 clearanceToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 190.8 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 75.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 71.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 9.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,274 lb | 4,603 lb | 329 lb |
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