Spec Sizes

Toyota 4Runner vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Nissan Xterra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.2 in
  • Height69.3 in – 71.3 in
  • Wheelbase109.8 in
  • Curb weight4,045 lb – 4,530 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.2 in
  • Nissan Xterra width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 10.5 in shorter (189.2 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 2.4 in narrower (75.2 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.6 in taller (70.3 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 19 lb heavier (4,288 lb vs 4,269 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.6 in taller (70.3 in vs 74.9 in)
  2. Length: Nissan Xterra is 10.5 in shorter (189.2 in vs 178.7 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Xterra is 2.4 in narrower (75.2 in vs 72.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.3 in)
  5. Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 19 lb heavier (4,288 lb vs 4,269 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 2.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota 4RunnerNissan XterraDifference
Length189.2 in178.7 in10.5 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in2.4 in
Height70.3 in74.9 in4.6 in
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in3.5 in
Curb weight4,288 lb4,269 lb19 lb

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