Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Toyota Tacoma
- Length205.5 in – 219.4 in
- Height68.7 in – 72.8 in
- Wheelbase125.9 in – 139.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 10.1 in
- Curb weight3,684 lb – 4,691 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Toyota Tacoma width72.2 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 6.6 in shorter (212.4 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.7 in taller (70.8 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 125.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Frontier has 0.4 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 468 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 3,720 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 468 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 3,720 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 125.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Frontier has 0.4 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 9.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 2.7 in taller (70.8 in vs 68.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 6.6 in shorter (212.4 in vs 205.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 205.9 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 68.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.9 in | 125.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | 9.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,188 lb | 3,720 lb | 468 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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