Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Toyota Tacoma
- Length191.3 in – 203.1 in
- Height62.6 in – 66.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 116.1 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in – 10.4 in
- Curb weight3,050 lb – 4,148 lb
- Width66.5 in – 71.9 in
- Toyota Tacoma width66.5 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 6.3 in shorter (197.2 in vs 190.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 0.9 in narrower (69.2 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 0.9 in taller (64.7 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 372 lb heavier (3,599 lb vs 3,228 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 372 lb heavier (3,599 lb vs 3,228 lb)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 6.3 in shorter (197.2 in vs 190.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 0.9 in taller (64.7 in vs 65.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 0.9 in narrower (69.2 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 190.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 68.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 64.7 in | 65.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,599 lb | 3,228 lb | 372 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 191.3 in – 203.1 in).
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