Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Ford Ranger
- Length199.9 in – 217.8 in
- Height63.2 in – 71.8 in
- Wheelbase116.1 in – 131.1 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb – 4,352 lb
- Width67.7 in – 71.2 in
- Ford Ranger width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 13.7 in shorter (208.9 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 1.3 in taller (67.5 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (123.6 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 451 lb heavier (3,769 lb vs 3,318 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 451 lb heavier (3,769 lb vs 3,318 lb)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 13.7 in shorter (208.9 in vs 195.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (123.6 in vs 118.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 1.3 in taller (67.5 in vs 66.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 208.9 in | 195.2 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 69.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 66.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.6 in | 118.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,769 lb | 3,318 lb | 451 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 199.9 in – 217.8 in).
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