Nissan Frontier vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length205.5 in
- Height68.7 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase125.9 in
- Curb weight3,675 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.6 in shorter (205.5 in vs 199.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 4.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 6.1 in taller (71.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (125.9 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 406 lb heavier (4,089 lb vs 3,683 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 406 lb heavier (4,089 lb vs 3,683 lb)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 6.1 in taller (71.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 4.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (125.9 in vs 118.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.6 in shorter (205.5 in vs 199.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 4.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.5 in | 199.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 68.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 65.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 in | 118.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,089 lb | 3,683 lb | 406 lb |
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