2024 GMC Canyon vs. 2024 Nissan Frontier Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Canyon

2024 GMC
Canyon

MSRP*: $36,000 to $54,300
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Frontier

2024 Nissan
Frontier

MSRP*: $30,030 to $42,900
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MPG - City 16 - 19 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 23 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 41.9 ft3 40.1 - 49.6 ft3
Engine
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 310 hp 310 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 - 7,700 lbs 6,180 - 6,690 lbs
Exterior Length 213.2 in 210.2 - 224.1 in
Exterior Width 72.5 in 73.0 - 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 34.7 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 26.2 - 33.2 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 39.7 - 39.9 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the GMC Canyon than the Nissan Frontier. The GMC Canyon will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Nissan Frontier.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Canyon as you will with the Nissan Frontier, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The GMC Canyon is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Frontier.

Dimensions
The GMC Canyon is about the same width as the Nissan Frontier. When looking at overall length, the GMC Canyon takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Frontier.

Performance
With the GMC Canyon, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Nissan Frontier, due to its slightly better towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the GMC Canyon and the Nissan Frontier.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Canyon does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Nissan Frontier.

Utility
The GMC Canyon offers a little more seating capacity than the Nissan Frontier, making it a better choice for those who often have a crew with them. The GMC Canyon has a little less cargo capacity than the Nissan Frontier for hauling material.