Ford F-150 vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Nissan Frontier
- Length211.2 in – 248.3 in
- Height73.3 in – 76.1 in
- Wheelbase126.0 in – 163.0 in
- Curb weight4,758 lb – 5,875 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 17.3 in shorter (229.8 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 3.4 in taller (74.7 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 12.1 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 132.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 is 1,200 lb heavier (5,317 lb vs 4,117 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 is 1,200 lb heavier (5,317 lb vs 4,117 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 12.1 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 132.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 17.3 in shorter (229.8 in vs 212.4 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 3.4 in taller (74.7 in vs 71.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 17.3 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 6.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.8 in | 212.4 in | 17.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 74.7 in | 71.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.5 in | 132.4 in | 12.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5,317 lb | 4,117 lb | 1,200 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 211.2 in – 248.3 in).
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