Nissan Xterra vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Toyota RAV4
- Length178.0 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,570 lb – 4,183 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 11.8 in shorter (178.0 in vs 166.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.1 in taller (74.0 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,000 lb heavier (3,877 lb vs 2,877 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,000 lb heavier (3,877 lb vs 2,877 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.1 in taller (74.0 in vs 65.9 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 11.8 in shorter (178.0 in vs 166.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.0 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 2.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 166.2 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 68.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 65.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 98.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,877 lb | 2,877 lb | 1,000 lb |
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