Ford F-150 vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Nissan Frontier
- Length209.1 in – 250.3 in
- Height75.2 in – 77.6 in
- Wheelbase122.0 in – 163.0 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 9.4 in
- Curb weight4,021 lb – 5,014 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 17.3 in shorter (229.7 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 4.6 in taller (76.4 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 9.6 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 132.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Frontier has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 9.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 is 97 lb heavier (4,518 lb vs 4,421 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 7.1 in narrower (79.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 17.3 in shorter (229.7 in vs 212.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 9.6 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 132.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 4.6 in taller (76.4 in vs 71.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Frontier has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 9.4 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 7.1 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.7 in | 212.4 in | 17.3 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 72.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Height | 76.4 in | 71.8 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 142.5 in | 132.9 in | 9.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 9.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,518 lb | 4,421 lb | 97 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 209.1 in – 250.3 in).
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