Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Toyota Tacoma
- 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 weight3,708 lb – 4,725 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Toyota Tacoma width74.4 in – 75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 6.5 in shorter (212.4 in vs 218.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 1.2 in taller (69.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 134.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 9.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Tacoma is 14 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 4,230 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 9.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 6.5 in shorter (212.4 in vs 218.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 1.2 in taller (69.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 134.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 218.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 74.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 70.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.9 in | 134.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 9.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,217 lb | 4,230 lb | 14 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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