Nissan Frontier vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Volkswagen Atlas
- 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
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 14.1 in shorter (212.4 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 5.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.6 in taller (69.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 15.6 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 159 lb heavier (4,260 lb vs 4,419 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 15.6 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 117.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 14.1 in shorter (212.4 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 5.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 159 lb heavier (4,260 lb vs 4,419 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.6 in taller (69.4 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 14.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 5.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 198.3 in | 14.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 78.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 70.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.9 in | 117.3 in | 15.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,260 lb | 4,419 lb | 159 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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