Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota Tacoma · Nissan Frontier
- Length178.7 in – 203.1 in
- Height62.5 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in – 121.9 in
- Curb weight2,750 lb – 3,705 lb
- Width66.5 in – 70.1 in
- Nissan Frontier width66.5 in – 71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 14.6 in shorter (190.9 in vs 205.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 0.9 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 0.6 in taller (65.6 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 123.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 440 lb heavier (3,228 lb vs 3,667 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 440 lb heavier (3,228 lb vs 3,667 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 123.5 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 14.6 in shorter (190.9 in vs 205.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 0.9 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 0.6 in taller (65.6 in vs 65.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 14.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Tacoma · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Tacoma | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 205.4 in | 14.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 65.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 123.5 in | 11.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,228 lb | 3,667 lb | 440 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.7 in – 203.1 in).
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