Chevrolet Colorado vs Nissan Frontier (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$600
- Colorado: 8.5 in more rear legroom, 700 lb more towing.
- Frontier: wins no measure.
- Colorado wins 5 of 9 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Colorado | Frontier | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $34,495 | $33,895 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | Colorado |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 34.7 in | 26.2 in | Colorado |
| Front legroom | 45.2 in | 42.3 in | Colorado |
| Length | 213.0 in | 210.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.9 in | 73.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,204 lb to 4,716 lb | 4,543 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 7,700 lb | 7,000 lb | Colorado |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | Colorado |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.8 in to 9.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 6.5 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD Crew Cab WT $32,400 | Frontier King Cab 4x2 S $32,150 | $250 |
| Frontier King Cab 4x2 S $32,150 | Colorado Work Truck Crew Cab RWD $32,400 | $250 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Colorado | Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $34,495 | $33,895 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $45,466 | $44,866 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Colorado wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Colorado | 9% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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