Nissan Xterra vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Toyota RAV4
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 2.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 7.1 in taller (74.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 768 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 768 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,513 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 8.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 7.1 in taller (74.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 2.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 0.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 181.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 67.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 8.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 3,513 lb | 768 lb |
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