Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Nissan Frontier

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length188.5 in – 202.9 in
  • Height66.2 in – 69.4 in
  • Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
  • Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in – 70.3 in
  • Nissan Frontier width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Ranger is 16.8 in shorter (195.7 in vs 212.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Ranger is 3.0 in narrower (69.8 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Frontier is 3.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 71.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.8 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 132.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 800 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,117 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 800 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,117 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.8 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 132.4 in)
  3. Length: Ford Ranger is 16.8 in shorter (195.7 in vs 212.4 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Frontier is 3.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 71.3 in)
  5. Width: Ford Ranger is 3.0 in narrower (69.8 in vs 72.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord RangerFord Ranger is shorter by 16.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord RangerFord Ranger is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord RangerBased on length × width (Ford Ranger)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord RangerNissan FrontierDifference
Length195.7 in212.4 in16.8 in
Width69.8 in72.8 in3.0 in
Height67.8 in71.3 in3.5 in
Wheelbase118.7 in132.4 in13.8 in
Curb weight3,317 lb4,117 lb800 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.5 in – 202.9 in).

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