Chevrolet Avalanche vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Avalanche · Nissan Frontier
- Length221.3 in
- Height76.6 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight5,705 lb – 5,803 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 8.9 in shorter (221.3 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.3 in narrower (79.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 7.2 in taller (76.6 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 132.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,538 lb heavier (5,754 lb vs 4,217 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,538 lb heavier (5,754 lb vs 4,217 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 7.2 in taller (76.6 in vs 69.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.3 in narrower (79.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 8.9 in shorter (221.3 in vs 212.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 132.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 6.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 221.3 in | 212.4 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 72.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 76.6 in | 69.4 in | 7.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 132.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,754 lb | 4,217 lb | 1,538 lb |
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