Nissan Xterra vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Toyota RAV4
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,154 lb – 4,438 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 2.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 7.4 in taller (74.9 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 808 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 808 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 7.4 in taller (74.9 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 2.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 181.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 67.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,296 lb | 3,489 lb | 808 lb |
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