Nissan Frontier vs Hyundai Santa Cruz Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Hyundai Santa Cruz
- 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 weight3,766 lb – 4,754 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Hyundai Santa Cruz width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Cruz is 16.8 in shorter (212.4 in vs 195.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.7 in taller (69.4 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 14.6 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 118.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 324 lb heavier (4,260 lb vs 3,936 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 14.6 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 118.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Cruz is 16.8 in shorter (212.4 in vs 195.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 324 lb heavier (4,260 lb vs 3,936 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.7 in taller (69.4 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Cruz — Hyundai Santa Cruz is shorter by 16.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Cruz
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Cruz — Hyundai Santa Cruz has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Cruz — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Cruz)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 195.7 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 75.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 66.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.9 in | 118.3 in | 14.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,260 lb | 3,936 lb | 324 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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