Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Nissan Frontier
- Length203.2 in – 246.6 in
- Height70.8 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,142 lb – 5,112 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Nissan Frontier width67.7 in – 71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 16.0 in shorter (224.9 in vs 208.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 9.0 in narrower (78.5 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 4.8 in taller (72.3 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 14.7 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 123.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 858 lb heavier (4,627 lb vs 3,769 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 858 lb heavier (4,627 lb vs 3,769 lb)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 9.0 in narrower (78.5 in vs 69.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 14.7 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 123.6 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 16.0 in shorter (224.9 in vs 208.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 4.8 in taller (72.3 in vs 67.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 16.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 9.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.9 in | 208.9 in | 16.0 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 69.5 in | 9.0 in |
| Height | 72.3 in | 67.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 123.6 in | 14.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,627 lb | 3,769 lb | 858 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 203.2 in – 246.6 in).
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