Nissan Frontier vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length205.5 in – 219.4 in
- Height68.7 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase125.9 in – 139.0 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 10.1 in
- Curb weight3,678 lb – 4,648 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Traverse is 7.4 in shorter (212.4 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 5.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 0.9 in taller (71.3 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.5 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 765 lb heavier (4,163 lb vs 4,928 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 765 lb heavier (4,163 lb vs 4,928 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.5 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 118.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 5.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Traverse is 7.4 in shorter (212.4 in vs 205.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 0.9 in taller (71.3 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 5.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 205.0 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 78.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 70.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.4 in | 118.9 in | 13.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,163 lb | 4,928 lb | 765 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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