Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Nissan Frontier
- Length203.3 in – 246.7 in
- Height71.0 in – 72.7 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Curb weight3,923 lb – 4,748 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Nissan Frontier width66.5 in – 71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 34.8 in shorter (225.0 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 9.3 in narrower (78.5 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 7.5 in taller (71.8 in vs 64.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 28.1 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,017 lb heavier (4,336 lb vs 3,319 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,017 lb heavier (4,336 lb vs 3,319 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 28.1 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 34.8 in shorter (225.0 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 9.3 in narrower (78.5 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 7.5 in taller (71.8 in vs 64.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 34.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 9.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 225.0 in | 190.2 in | 34.8 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 69.2 in | 9.3 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 64.3 in | 7.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 110.2 in | 28.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,336 lb | 3,319 lb | 1,017 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 203.3 in – 246.7 in).
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