GMC Canyon vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. GMC Canyon · Nissan Frontier
- Length192.4 in – 207.1 in
- Height64.9 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase111.3 in – 126.0 in
- Ground clearance7.7 in – 10.4 in
- Curb weight3,337 lb – 4,081 lb
- Width67.6 in – 68.6 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Canyon is 12.7 in shorter (199.8 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 4.7 in narrower (68.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 4.9 in taller (66.4 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 408 lb heavier (3,709 lb vs 4,117 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.8 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 132.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 408 lb heavier (3,709 lb vs 4,117 lb)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 4.9 in taller (66.4 in vs 71.3 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 4.7 in narrower (68.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: GMC Canyon is 12.7 in shorter (199.8 in vs 212.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for GMC Canyon · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is narrower by 4.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Canyon | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.8 in | 212.4 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 72.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 71.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 132.4 in | 13.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,709 lb | 4,117 lb | 408 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.4 in – 207.1 in).
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