Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Ford Ranger
- Length193.1 in – 217.8 in
- Height63.2 in – 66.7 in
- Wheelbase116.1 in – 131.0 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in – 10.4 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb – 4,148 lb
- Width66.5 in – 71.9 in
- Ford Ranger width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 10.3 in shorter (205.4 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 0.2 in narrower (69.2 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.2 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (123.5 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 349 lb heavier (3,667 lb vs 3,318 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 349 lb heavier (3,667 lb vs 3,318 lb)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 10.3 in shorter (205.4 in vs 195.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (123.5 in vs 118.7 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.2 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 0.2 in narrower (69.2 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.4 in | 195.2 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 69.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.5 in | 118.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,667 lb | 3,318 lb | 349 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 193.1 in – 217.8 in).
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