Nissan Frontier vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length205.5 in – 219.4 in
- Height68.7 in – 72.8 in
- Wheelbase125.9 in – 139.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 10.1 in
- Curb weight3,684 lb – 4,691 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 12.7 in shorter (212.4 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 4.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 4.9 in taller (70.8 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 14.3 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 118.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Frontier has 0.5 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 396 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 3,792 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 14.3 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Frontier is 396 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 3,792 lb)
- Height: Nissan Frontier is 4.9 in taller (70.8 in vs 65.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 4.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 12.7 in shorter (212.4 in vs 199.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 12.7 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
- More ground clearanceNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 199.8 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 68.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 65.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.9 in | 118.7 in | 14.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | 8.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,188 lb | 3,792 lb | 396 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.5 in – 219.4 in).
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