Nissan Frontier vs Chevrolet Avalanche Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2013 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Chevrolet Avalanche
- Length205.5 in – 219.4 in
- Height69.7 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase125.9 in – 139.9 in
- Ground clearance8.9 in – 9.8 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,696 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Avalanche width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 8.9 in shorter (212.4 in vs 221.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 4.8 in taller (71.8 in vs 76.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,334 lb heavier (4,421 lb vs 5,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,334 lb heavier (4,421 lb vs 5,754 lb)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 4.8 in taller (71.8 in vs 76.6 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 8.9 in shorter (212.4 in vs 221.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 130.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 6.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Chevrolet Avalanche | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 221.3 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 79.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 76.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.9 in | 130.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,421 lb | 5,754 lb | 1,334 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.5 in – 219.4 in).
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