Toyota 4Runner vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Nissan Xterra
- Length189.0 in – 190.0 in
- Height68.5 in – 71.6 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight4,035 lb – 4,555 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Nissan Xterra width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 10.8 in shorter (189.5 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 67 lb heavier (4,295 lb vs 4,228 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 74.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 10.8 in shorter (189.5 in vs 178.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 67 lb heavier (4,295 lb vs 4,228 lb)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 10.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota 4Runner | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 178.7 in | 10.8 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 74.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,295 lb | 4,228 lb | 67 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.0 in – 190.0 in).
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