Toyota 4Runner vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Nissan Xterra
- Length183.3 in
- Height67.5 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb – 3,975 lb
- Width66.5 in – 70.9 in
- Nissan Xterra width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 5.3 in shorter (183.3 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 1.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.6 in taller (68.4 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 89 lb heavier (3,788 lb vs 3,877 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.6 in taller (68.4 in vs 74.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 5.3 in shorter (183.3 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Toyota 4Runner is 1.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 89 lb heavier (3,788 lb vs 3,877 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is narrower by 1.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota 4Runner | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3 in | 178.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 74.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 104.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,788 lb | 3,877 lb | 89 lb |
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