Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Ford Ranger
- 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
- Ford Ranger width69.3 in – 71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 15.9 in shorter (212.4 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 4.4 in taller (71.3 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.7 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 846 lb heavier (4,163 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 846 lb heavier (4,163 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.7 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 118.7 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 15.9 in shorter (212.4 in vs 196.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 4.4 in taller (71.3 in vs 67.0 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 196.5 in | 15.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 67.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.4 in | 118.7 in | 13.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,163 lb | 3,317 lb | 846 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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