Nissan Xterra vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Toyota RAV4
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,081 lb – 4,375 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 12.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 166.6 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 4.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.0 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,220 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 3,008 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,220 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 3,008 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.0 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 98.0 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 12.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 166.6 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 4.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 12.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 4.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 166.6 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 68.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 65.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.0 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,228 lb | 3,008 lb | 1,220 lb |
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