Nissan Frontier vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length191.3 in – 203.1 in
- Height62.6 in – 66.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 116.1 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in – 10.4 in
- Curb weight3,050 lb – 4,148 lb
- Width66.5 in – 71.9 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 22.1 in shorter (197.2 in vs 219.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 9.6 in narrower (69.2 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 8.6 in taller (64.7 in vs 73.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 19.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,420 lb heavier (3,599 lb vs 5,019 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,420 lb heavier (3,599 lb vs 5,019 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 19.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 130.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 9.6 in narrower (69.2 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 8.6 in taller (64.7 in vs 73.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 22.1 in shorter (197.2 in vs 219.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 22.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 9.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 219.3 in | 22.1 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 78.8 in | 9.6 in |
| Height | 64.7 in | 73.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 130.0 in | 19.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,599 lb | 5,019 lb | 1,420 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 191.3 in – 203.1 in).
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