2016 Nissan Frontier Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 17 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Second generation (D40) - Facelift.

  • Length205.5 in – 219.4 in
  • Width72.8 in
  • Height68.7 in – 70.1 in
  • Wheelbase125.9 in – 139.9 in
  • Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.9 in
  • Curb weight3,708 lb – 4,725 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • 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 weight3,708 lb – 4,725 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2016 Nissan Frontier

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 205.5 in – 219.4 in · 72.8 in · 68.7 in – 70.1 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 6x114.3, bore 66.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P265/75TR16.0 OWL AT, P265/70TR16.0 OWL AS, P235/75TR15.0 BSW AS, P265/60TR18.0 BSW AS. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length205.5 in – 219.4 in
Width72.8 in
Height68.7 in – 70.1 in
Wheelbase125.9 in – 139.9 in
Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.9 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom40.0 in
Rear headroom38.0 in – 39.0 in
Front legroom42.4 in
Rear legroom25.4 in – 33.6 in
Front shoulder room58.0 in
Rear shoulder room55.0 in – 58.0 in
Front hip room56.0 in
Rear hip room55.0 in – 58.0 in

Weight & capacities

Curb weight3,708 lb – 4,725 lb
GVWR4,690 lb – 5,816 lb
Fuel tank21.1 gal
Max towing capacity3,000 lb – 6,000 lb

Engine

  • 1889 1915
  • 1874 1912
Torque171 – 281 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P265/75TR16.0 OWL AT
  • P265/70TR16.0 OWL AS
  • P235/75TR15.0 BSW AS
  • P265/60TR18.0 BSW AS
  • 235/75R15
  • 265/60R18
  • 265/65R17
  • 265/70R16
  • 265/75R16

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver24"
  • Passenger18"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 26R-3
  • 35-2
  • 35-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-305.4 qt
  • 5W-304.9 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (17 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
Desert Runner 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.870.1125.98.64336
Desert Runner 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.869.7125.98.64215
PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.870.1125.98.94475
PRO-4X 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.869.7125.98.94406
S 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.870.1125.98.64219
S 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.868.7125.97.63708
S 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.870.1125.98.94454
SL 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.870.1125.98.64409
SL 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.870.1125.98.94594
SL 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB219.472.870.1139.98.94725
SV 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.870.1125.98.64312
SV 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB219.472.870.1139.98.64343
SV 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.869.7125.98.64140
SV 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.870.1125.98.94443
SV 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB219.472.870.1139.98.94557
SV 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.869.7125.98.94343
SV-I4 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB205.572.868.7125.97.63753

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Second generation (D40) - Facelift): years 20092021. View model overview

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