Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Tacoma · Nissan Frontier
- Length212.3 in – 225.5 in
- Height70.6 in – 71.6 in
- Wheelbase127.4 in – 140.6 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,980 lb – 4,480 lb
- Width74.4 in – 75.2 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 6.5 in shorter (218.9 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.0 in narrower (74.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 1.7 in taller (71.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (134.0 in vs 132.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.8 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 30 lb heavier (4,230 lb vs 4,260 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.8 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 6.5 in shorter (218.9 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 2.0 in narrower (74.8 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 1.7 in taller (71.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (134.0 in vs 132.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Tacoma · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Tacoma | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.9 in | 212.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 72.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 71.1 in | 69.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.0 in | 132.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,230 lb | 4,260 lb | 30 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 212.3 in – 225.5 in).
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