2024 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 Nissan Frontier Review

Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado

2024 Chevrolet
Colorado

MSRP*: $29,500 to $46,800
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2024 Nissan
Frontier

MSRP*: $30,510 to $43,380
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MPG - City 17 - 20 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 25 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 237 - 310 hp 310 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 7,700 lbs 6,180 - 6,690 lbs
Exterior Length 212.7 - 213.2 in 210.2 - 224.1 in
Exterior Width 74.9 - 78.1 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 Chevrolet Colorado than the Nissan Frontier. The Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Colorado will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Frontier.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Colorado is much wider than the Nissan Frontier, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Colorado takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Frontier.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Frontier is clearly the choice over the Chevrolet Colorado for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Colorado is clearly outclassed by the Nissan Frontier.

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

Utility
The Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado has a little less cargo capacity than the Nissan Frontier for hauling material.