Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Ford Ranger
- Length205.5 in – 219.4 in
- Height68.7 in – 70.1 in
- Wheelbase125.9 in – 139.9 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight3,779 lb – 4,624 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Ford Ranger width85.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 1.6 in shorter (212.4 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 13.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 85.8 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.7 in taller (69.4 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 126.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 92 lb heavier (4,202 lb vs 4,293 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 13.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 85.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 126.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.7 in taller (69.4 in vs 71.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 92 lb heavier (4,202 lb vs 4,293 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 13.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Ranger — Ford Ranger has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 210.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 85.8 in | 13.0 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 71.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.9 in | 126.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,202 lb | 4,293 lb | 92 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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