Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Nissan Frontier
- Length210.8 in
- Height70.7 in – 71.5 in
- Wheelbase126.8 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,441 lb
- Width85.8 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 1.6 in shorter (210.8 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 13.0 in narrower (85.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.7 in taller (71.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 132.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 92 lb heavier (4,293 lb vs 4,202 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 13.0 in narrower (85.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 132.9 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.7 in taller (71.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 92 lb heavier (4,293 lb vs 4,202 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 13.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Ranger — Ford Ranger has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210.8 in | 212.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 85.8 in | 72.8 in | 13.0 in |
| Height | 71.1 in | 69.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.8 in | 132.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,293 lb | 4,202 lb | 92 lb |
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