Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Nissan Frontier
- Length205.7 in – 249.0 in
- Height70.8 in – 75.0 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,225 lb – 5,299 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 21.8 in shorter (227.3 in vs 205.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 5.7 in narrower (78.5 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1.6 in taller (72.9 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 12.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 125.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 674 lb heavier (4,762 lb vs 4,089 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 674 lb heavier (4,762 lb vs 4,089 lb)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 21.8 in shorter (227.3 in vs 205.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 12.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 125.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 5.7 in narrower (78.5 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1.6 in taller (72.9 in vs 71.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 21.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 5.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.3 in | 205.5 in | 21.8 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 72.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Height | 72.9 in | 71.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 125.9 in | 12.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,762 lb | 4,089 lb | 674 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.7 in – 249.0 in).
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