Nissan Frontier vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length210.2 in – 224.1 in
- Height71.7 in – 72.4 in
- Wheelbase126.0 in – 139.8 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight4,304 lb – 4,716 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 16.4 in shorter (217.1 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 5.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 1.8 in taller (72.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 15.6 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 77 lb heavier (4,510 lb vs 4,434 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 16.4 in shorter (217.1 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 5.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 1.8 in taller (72.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 77 lb heavier (4,510 lb vs 4,434 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 16.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 5.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 217.1 in | 200.7 in | 16.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 78.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 72.1 in | 70.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.9 in | 117.3 in | 15.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,510 lb | 4,434 lb | 77 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 210.2 in – 224.1 in).
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