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Nissan Frontier Specs

Since 1998 the Frontier has grown 16.1″ in length and gained 1,585 lb: weight rose 51%, length only 8%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 1998–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Nissan Frontier is 215″ long, 72.8″ wide and 72″ tall on a 130.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,691 lb. At 17.9 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Nissan Frontier generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2003, when the new car was 7.1″ longer than the 2002 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2022: 778 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Nissan Frontier dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1998–2001198.8″66.5″63″116.1″3,106 lb
2002203.1″69.7″69.7″116.1″3,867 lb
2003–2021210.2″69.7″69.7″123.6″3,942 lb
2022–2026210.2″72.8″72″126″4,720 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Frontier year by year

FIG.02·Nissan Frontier dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026215″72.8″130.7″4,691 lb3
2025215″72.8″130.7″4,691 lb3
2024215″72.8″130.7″4,691 lb3
2023215″72.8″130.7″4,691 lb3
2022215″72.8″130.7″4,691 lb3
2021210.2″72.8″130.7″4,359 lb6
2020210.2″72.8″130.7″4,359 lb6
2019210.2″72.8″130.7″4,359 lb6
2018210.2″72.8″130.7″4,359 lb6
2017210.2″72.8″130.7″4,359 lb6
2016210.2″72.8″130.7″4,359 lb6
2015210.2″72.8″130.7″4,359 lb6
2014207.5″72.8″128″4,381 lb7
2013207.5″72.8″128″4,332 lb7
2012207.5″72.8″128″4,332 lb7
2011205.5″70.9″126″4,217 lb5
2010205.5″70.9″126″4,217 lb5
2009205.5″72.8″126″4,171 lb5
2008205.5″70.9″126″4,171 lb5
2007205.5″72.8″126″4,171 lb5
2006205.5″72.8″126″4,171 lb5
2005205.5″72.8″126″4,171 lb5
2004210.2″69.7″123.6″3,788 lb6
2003210.2″69.7″123.6″3,788 lb6
2002207.9″69.7″121.3″3,814 lb6
2001203.5″70.5″116.1″3,805 lb7
2000200″69.7″116.1″3,657 lb5
1999194.9″69.3″112.2″3,457 lb6
1998193.3″68.9″111″3,252 lb7
ROWS 29·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Frontier on the used market

In 1,976 Frontier listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2003–2021 car is the most common: 1,556 of them (79%), at an average asking price of $11,441. The current 2022–2026 car averages $27,736. ForCar visitors have decoded 322 Frontier VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2025 and 2019.

FIG.05·Nissan Frontier generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2022–202625213%$27,73641,766 mi
2003–20211,55679%$11,441130,865 mi
2002432%$5,533168,291 mi
1998–20011256%$5,600168,174 mi
ROWS 4·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Frontier fit

FIG.02·Nissan Frontier — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep17.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft17.9 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 272 cars within 10″ of its length, the Frontier is narrower than 91%.

FIG.03·Nissan Frontier against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 272 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72.8″77.2″−4.4″
Wheelbase130.7″124.8″+5.9″
Curb weight4,691 lb4,676 lb+15 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Frontier against its rivals

Next to the Ford Ranger and Honda Ridgeline, the Frontier is the longest and the narrowest of the three.

FIG.04·Nissan Frontier against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Nissan Frontier (this car)2026215″72.8″4,691 lb
Ford Ranger2026210.6″77.2″4,773 lb
Honda Ridgeline2026210.2″78.7″4,442 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Frontier bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Frontier are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Frontier or the Ford Ranger?

The 2026 Ford Ranger is 4.4″ shorter and 82 lb heavier than the 2026 Frontier.

How much does a used Frontier cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $5,600 for the 1998–2001 car to $27,736 for the 2022–2026 one, across 1,976 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 29 Frontier model years, 1998 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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