Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Toyota Tacoma
- Length199.9 in – 217.8 in
- Height63.2 in – 71.8 in
- Wheelbase116.1 in – 131.1 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb – 4,352 lb
- Width67.7 in – 71.2 in
- Toyota Tacoma width66.5 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 18.0 in shorter (208.9 in vs 190.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 1.0 in narrower (69.5 in vs 68.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.4 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (123.6 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 542 lb heavier (3,769 lb vs 3,228 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 542 lb heavier (3,769 lb vs 3,228 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (123.6 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 18.0 in shorter (208.9 in vs 190.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.4 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 1.0 in narrower (69.5 in vs 68.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 18.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 208.9 in | 190.9 in | 18.0 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 68.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.6 in | 112.6 in | 11.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,769 lb | 3,228 lb | 542 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 199.9 in – 217.8 in).
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