Ford F-150 vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Nissan Frontier
- Length213.2 in – 250.4 in
- Height74.6 in – 78.5 in
- Wheelbase126.0 in – 163.0 in
- Curb weight4,685 lb – 6,210 lb
- Width79.2 in – 86.3 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 19.4 in shorter (231.8 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 10.0 in narrower (82.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 5.2 in taller (76.5 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 11.6 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 132.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 is 1,257 lb heavier (5,448 lb vs 4,191 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 is 1,257 lb heavier (5,448 lb vs 4,191 lb)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 10.0 in narrower (82.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 19.4 in shorter (231.8 in vs 212.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 11.6 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 132.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 5.2 in taller (76.5 in vs 71.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 19.4 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 10.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 231.8 in | 212.4 in | 19.4 in |
| Width | 82.8 in | 72.8 in | 10.0 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 71.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.5 in | 132.9 in | 11.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,448 lb | 4,191 lb | 1,257 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 213.2 in – 250.4 in).
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