Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota Tacoma · Nissan Frontier
- Length208.1 in
- Height66.1 in – 70.3 in
- Wheelbase127.4 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 9.3 in
- Curb weight3,615 lb – 3,900 lb
- Width72.2 in – 74.6 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 4.3 in shorter (208.1 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 0.6 in narrower (73.4 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 1.2 in taller (68.2 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (127.4 in vs 132.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 459 lb heavier (3,758 lb vs 4,217 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 459 lb heavier (3,758 lb vs 4,217 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (127.4 in vs 132.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 4.3 in shorter (208.1 in vs 212.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 1.2 in taller (68.2 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Tacoma · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Tacoma | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 208.1 in | 212.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 72.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 69.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 127.4 in | 132.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,758 lb | 4,217 lb | 459 lb |
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