Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Ford Ranger

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Ford Ranger width69.4 in – 70.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Ranger is 16.8 in shorter (212.4 in vs 195.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Ranger is 3.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Frontier is 3.5 in taller (71.3 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.8 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 118.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 800 lb heavier (4,117 lb vs 3,317 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 800 lb heavier (4,117 lb vs 3,317 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.8 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 118.7 in)
  3. Length: Ford Ranger is 16.8 in shorter (212.4 in vs 195.7 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Frontier is 3.5 in taller (71.3 in vs 67.8 in)
  5. Width: Ford Ranger is 3.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord RangerFord Ranger is shorter by 16.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Ford Ranger
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord RangerFord Ranger is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord RangerBased on length × width (Ford Ranger)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan FrontierFord RangerDifference
Length212.4 in195.7 in16.8 in
Width72.8 in69.8 in3.0 in
Height71.3 in67.8 in3.5 in
Wheelbase132.4 in118.7 in13.8 in
Curb weight4,117 lb3,317 lb800 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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