Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Nissan Frontier
- Length222.4 in
- Height76.8 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance10.5 in
- Curb weight5,607 lb – 5,743 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 10.0 in shorter (222.4 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.3 in narrower (79.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 5.5 in taller (76.8 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 132.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,559 lb heavier (5,675 lb vs 4,117 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,559 lb heavier (5,675 lb vs 4,117 lb)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.3 in narrower (79.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 5.5 in taller (76.8 in vs 71.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 10.0 in shorter (222.4 in vs 212.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 132.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 10.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · 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 Suburban 1500 | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.4 in | 212.4 in | 10.0 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 72.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 76.8 in | 71.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 132.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,675 lb | 4,117 lb | 1,559 lb |
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