Ford F-150 vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Nissan Frontier
- Length209.3 in – 250.5 in
- Height75.1 in – 77.3 in
- Wheelbase122.0 in – 163.0 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 9.4 in
- Curb weight4,049 lb – 4,984 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 17.5 in shorter (229.9 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 7.1 in narrower (79.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 6.8 in taller (76.2 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 9.6 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 132.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 is 300 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,217 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford F-150 is 6.8 in taller (76.2 in vs 69.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 7.1 in narrower (79.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 17.5 in shorter (229.9 in vs 212.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 9.6 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 132.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 17.5 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 7.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-150 — Ford F-150 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.9 in | 212.4 in | 17.5 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 72.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Height | 76.2 in | 69.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 142.5 in | 132.9 in | 9.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 8.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 4,217 lb | 300 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 209.3 in – 250.5 in).
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