Nissan Frontier vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length205.5 in
- Height68.7 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase125.9 in
- Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 13.8 in shorter (205.5 in vs 219.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 3.2 in taller (71.3 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (125.9 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,283 lb heavier (4,089 lb vs 5,371 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,283 lb heavier (4,089 lb vs 5,371 lb)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 13.8 in shorter (205.5 in vs 219.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 3.2 in taller (71.3 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (125.9 in vs 130.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 13.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 6.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.5 in | 219.3 in | 13.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 78.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 74.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 in | 130.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,089 lb | 5,371 lb | 1,283 lb |
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