Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Nissan Frontier
- Length189.4 in – 203.6 in
- Height66.2 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase111.5 in – 125.9 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.3 in – 71.3 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 15.9 in shorter (196.5 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.5 in narrower (70.3 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 4.4 in taller (67.0 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.7 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 132.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 846 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,163 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 846 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,163 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.7 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 132.4 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 15.9 in shorter (196.5 in vs 212.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 4.4 in taller (67.0 in vs 71.3 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.5 in narrower (70.3 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 212.4 in | 15.9 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 72.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 71.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 132.4 in | 13.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 4,163 lb | 846 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.4 in – 203.6 in).
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