Nissan Frontier vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length205.5 in – 219.4 in
- Height68.7 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase125.9 in – 139.0 in
- Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,558 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 10.0 in shorter (212.4 in vs 222.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 5.5 in taller (71.3 in vs 76.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,559 lb heavier (4,117 lb vs 5,675 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,559 lb heavier (4,117 lb vs 5,675 lb)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 6.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 5.5 in taller (71.3 in vs 76.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 10.0 in shorter (212.4 in vs 222.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 130.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 10.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- 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 Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 222.4 in | 10.0 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 79.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 76.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.4 in | 130.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 10.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,117 lb | 5,675 lb | 1,559 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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