Nissan Frontier vs GMC Canyon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · GMC Canyon
- 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
- Width72.8 in
- GMC Canyon width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Canyon is 12.7 in shorter (212.4 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 4.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 4.9 in taller (71.3 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.8 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 420 lb heavier (4,117 lb vs 3,697 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 13.8 in longer wheelbase (132.4 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 420 lb heavier (4,117 lb vs 3,697 lb)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 4.9 in taller (71.3 in vs 66.4 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 4.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: GMC Canyon is 12.7 in shorter (212.4 in vs 199.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for GMC Canyon
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is narrower by 4.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | GMC Canyon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 199.8 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 68.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 66.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.4 in | 118.7 in | 13.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,117 lb | 3,697 lb | 420 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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