2018 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2018 Nissan Frontier

2018 Chevrolet Colorado

2018 Nissan Frontier

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2WD Crew Cab 128.3" LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128.3" LT	20	26	$27,645	$29,100
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128.3" Work Truck	20	26	$24,985	$26,300
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128.3" Z71	20	26	$30,020	$31,600
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" LT	18	25	$29,165	$30,700
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Work Truck	18	25	$26,600	$28,000
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Z71	18	25	$31,350	$33,000
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Base	20	26	$20,099	$20,200
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" LT	20	26	$25,745	$27,100
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Work Truck	20	26	$22,752	$23,700
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Z71	20	26	$28,215	$29,700
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3" LT	17	24	$32,300	$34,000
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3" Work Truck	17	24	$29,925	$31,500
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3" Z71	17	24	$34,390	$36,200
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3" ZR2	16	18	$39,900	$42,000
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" LT	17	24	$32,585	$34,300
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Work Truck	17	24	$30,210	$31,800
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Z71	17	24	$34,675	$36,500
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128.3" LT	19	24	$29,450	$31,000
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128.3" Work Truck	19	24	$27,360	$28,500
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128.3" Z71	19	24	$31,825	$33,500
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128.3" ZR2	16	18	$38,380	$40,400

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Crew Cab 4x2 Desert Runner Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 Desert Runner Automatic	16	22	$26,382	$27,330
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic	16	22	$24,715	$25,600
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 S Manual	16	22	$23,704	$24,550
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SL Automatic	16	22	$32,034	$33,560
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV V6 Automatic	16	22	$25,438	$26,350
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV V6 Automatic Long Bed	16	22	$27,953	$28,960
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Automatic	15	21	$31,900	$33,790
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Manual	16	21	$30,910	$32,740
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 S Automatic	15	21	$27,774	$29,090
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SL Automatic	15	21	$34,360	$36,400
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SL Automatic Long Bed	15	21	$34,739	$36,800
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV V6 Automatic	15	21	$28,202	$29,540
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV V6 Automatic Long Bed	15	21	$28,604	$29,960
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV V6 Manual	16	21	$30,910	$32,380
Frontier King Cab 4x2 Desert Runner Automatic	16	22	$25,004	$25,900
Frontier King Cab 4x2 S Automatic	17	22	$21,883	$22,660
Frontier King Cab 4x2 S Manual	19	23	$18,347	$18,990
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV Automatic	17	22	$23,665	$24,510
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV Manual	19	23	$22,653	$23,460
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV V6 Automatic	16	22	$24,350	$25,220
Frontier King Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Automatic	15	21	$31,184	$33,030
Frontier King Cab 4x4 SV V6 Automatic	15	21	$26,840	$28,110

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,645

$26,382

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,100

$27,330

Monthly Payment Estimate

$485 / month

$456 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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4.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado can be whatever you need it to be: in-town runabout, suburban slogger, or off-road racing champion.

The 2018 Nissan Frontier is a good, basic truck, but there are far more modern options for not too much more.

TCC Likes

Strong engines
Unparalleled off-road
Comfortable cabin

Classic style
Good value
Strong V-6

TCC Dislikes

Limited safety tech
Expensive with options
Ride can get bouncy

Outdated in every way
Subpar safety
Unrefined cabin, engines

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.30

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.50

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.30

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.20

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

45.00

42.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.00

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

35.80

33.6

Front Head Room (in)

41.40

39.9

Exterior Dimensions

Overhang, Front (in)

36.90

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

212.7

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.30

8.6

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.70

70.1

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

47.2

48.2

Wheelbase (in)

128.30

125.9

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.30

8.6

Cab to Axle (in)

- TBD -

18.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.30

72.8

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

34.5

Length, Overall (in)

205.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.80

61.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

27.1

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

- TBD -

61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.40

44.4

Tailgate Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

61.70

59.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2 x 1.0

11.7

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 0.7

11.3

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

43.6

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

QHR

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

255/65R17

P265/75TR16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

T175/90D18

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

QHR

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

QDC

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

255/65R17

P265/75TR16

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

6300

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7700

6300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

630

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5500

5600

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3300

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

8500

11230

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1814

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2900

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2216

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4252

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 4.5

Full-Size

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

15.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

550

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

191 @ 4400

281 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LCV

Displacement

2.5L/150

4.0 L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 6300

261 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Model

N/A

None

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.84

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.53

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.35

Trans Order Code

MYB

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Colorado

Nissan Frontier

Body Code

E63

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup

Crew Cab

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Axle Type - Rear

- TBD -

Rigid Axle

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.10

3.13

Axle Type - Front

- TBD -

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Leaf

Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.13

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Frame

Frame Type

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

9.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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