Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Nissan Frontier
- Length187.5 in – 202.9 in
- Height64.8 in – 67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Nissan Frontier width67.7 in – 71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 13.7 in shorter (195.2 in vs 208.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 1.3 in taller (66.2 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 123.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 452 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,769 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 452 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,769 lb)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 13.7 in shorter (195.2 in vs 208.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 123.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 1.3 in taller (66.2 in vs 67.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.2 in | 208.9 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 69.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 67.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 123.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 3,769 lb | 452 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.5 in – 202.9 in).
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