Chevrolet Colorado vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Colorado · Nissan Frontier
- Length212.5 in – 224.9 in
- Height70.3 in – 70.7 in
- Wheelbase128.3 in – 140.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.4 in
- Curb weight3,947 lb – 4,547 lb
- Width74.3 in
- Nissan Frontier width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 6.3 in shorter (218.7 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 1.5 in narrower (74.3 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Colorado is 1.1 in taller (70.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Colorado has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 132.9 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 31 lb heavier (4,247 lb vs 4,217 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 6.3 in shorter (218.7 in vs 212.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 1.5 in narrower (74.3 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Colorado is 1.1 in taller (70.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Colorado has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 132.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 31 lb heavier (4,247 lb vs 4,217 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.7 in | 212.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 72.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 70.5 in | 69.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.4 in | 132.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,247 lb | 4,217 lb | 31 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 212.5 in – 224.9 in).
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