Nissan Xterra vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Toyota RAV4
- Length178.0 in
- Height69.4 in – 73.6 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,504 lb – 4,092 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Toyota RAV4 width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 14.2 in shorter (178.0 in vs 163.8 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 6.1 in taller (71.5 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 94.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,042 lb heavier (3,798 lb vs 2,756 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,042 lb heavier (3,798 lb vs 2,756 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 94.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 6.1 in taller (71.5 in vs 65.4 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 14.2 in shorter (178.0 in vs 163.8 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 14.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 3.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 163.8 in | 14.2 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 66.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 65.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 94.9 in | 9.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,798 lb | 2,756 lb | 1,042 lb |
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