Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Nissan Frontier

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

Side view
  • Length210.8 in
  • Height70.7 in – 71.5 in
  • Wheelbase126.8 in
Front / width
  • Width77.8 in
  • Nissan Frontier width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Ranger is 6.3 in shorter (210.8 in vs 217.1 in)
  • Width: Nissan Frontier is 4.8 in narrower (77.8 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Nissan Frontier is 1.0 in taller (71.1 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 132.9 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Nissan Frontier is 4.8 in narrower (77.8 in vs 73.0 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 132.9 in)
  3. Length: Ford Ranger is 6.3 in shorter (210.8 in vs 217.1 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Frontier is 1.0 in taller (71.1 in vs 72.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord RangerFord Ranger is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan FrontierNissan Frontier is narrower by 4.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan FrontierBased on length × width (Nissan Frontier)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord RangerNissan FrontierDifference
Length210.8 in217.1 in6.3 in
Width77.8 in73.0 in4.8 in
Height71.1 in72.1 in1.0 in
Wheelbase126.8 in132.9 in6.1 in
Ground clearance9.1 in
Curb weight4,510 lb

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