Compare 2020 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2020 Ford Ranger vs 2020 Nissan Frontier

2020 Chevrolet Colorado
#9 in Pickup Trucks
X
2020 Ford Ranger
X
2020 Nissan Frontier
#13 in Pickup Trucks
X
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2WD Crew Cab 128" LT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128" LT 20 26 $28,333 $29,700
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128" Work Truck 20 26 $25,471 $26,700
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128" Z71 20 26 $32,340 $33,900
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 141" LT 18 25 $30,432 $31,900
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 141" Work Truck 18 25 $27,666 $29,000
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128" Base 20 26 $21,278 $21,300
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT 20 26 $26,425 $27,700
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck 20 26 $23,907 $24,800
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" LT 17 24 $32,817 $34,400
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" Work Truck 17 24 $30,241 $31,700
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" Z71 17 24 $35,393 $37,100
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" ZR2 16 18 $41,022 $43,000
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 141" LT 17 24 $33,676 $35,300
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 141" Work Truck 17 24 $31,100 $32,600
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 141" Z71 17 24 $35,965 $37,700
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" LT 19 24 $29,955 $31,400
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck 19 24 $27,666 $28,700
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" Z71 19 24 $33,962 $35,600
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" ZR2 16 18 $39,495 $41,400
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LARIAT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Ranger LARIAT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box 21 26 $31,201 $32,500
Ranger LARIAT 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box 21 26 $33,288 $34,675
Ranger LARIAT 4WD SuperCab 6' Box 20 24 $35,041 $36,500
Ranger LARIAT 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box 20 24 $37,128 $38,675
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCab 6' Box 21 26 $23,677 $24,410
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete 19 18 $23,387 $24,110
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box 21 26 $26,005 $26,810
Ranger XL 4WD SuperCab 6' Box 20 24 $27,713 $28,570
Ranger XL 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box 20 24 $30,041 $30,970
Ranger XLT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box 21 26 $27,322 $28,460
Ranger XLT 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box 21 26 $29,410 $30,635
Ranger XLT 4WD SuperCab 6' Box 20 24 $31,162 $32,460
Ranger XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box 20 24 $33,250 $34,635
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Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic 18 24 $26,932 $27,900
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic 18 24 $27,799 $28,800
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic Long Bed 18 24 $30,313 $31,410
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Automatic 17 23 $35,387 $37,490
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 S Automatic 17 23 $29,870 $31,290
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic 17 23 $30,538 $31,990
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic Long Bed 17 23 $30,938 $32,410
Frontier King Cab 4x2 S Automatic 18 24 $25,862 $26,790
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV Automatic 18 24 $26,710 $27,670
Frontier King Cab 4x4 S Automatic 17 23 $28,646 $29,680
Frontier King Cab 4x4 SV Automatic 17 23 $29,175 $30,560
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,333
$31,201
$26,932
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$29,700
$32,500
$27,900
Monthly Payment Estimate
$495 / month
$542 / month
$465 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
5.0
5.0
3.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado checks many of the mid-size pickup truck boxes, but leaves safety by the side of the road. The 2020 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup is a willing companion to weekend adventures. It’s our worst best friend. A new V-6 gives buyers a reason to shop the 2020 Nissan Frontier this year, but waiting for next year’s redesign is a better idea.
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Fuel Economy
City
20 mpg 21 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 26 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 - -
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.2 55.2 58.3
Front Leg Room (in)
45.0 43.1 42.4
Passenger Capacity
5 4 5
Front Hip Room (in)
55.0 55.8 55.6
Second Leg Room (in)
35.8 30.4 33.6
Front Head Room (in)
41.4 41 39.9
Second Hip Room (in)
53.3 55.3 58
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 56.6 58.3
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 35.9 38.6
Exterior Dimensions
Ground to Top of Frame (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
47.2 - -
Wheelbase (in)
128.3 126.8 125.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
8.3 8.4 9.8
Cab to Axle (in)
- TBD - - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.3 77.8 72.8
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
34.5 33.1 -
Overhang, Front (in)
36.9 35.8 -
Frame Width, Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
- TBD - - -
Length, Overall (in)
212.7 210.8 205.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.3 8.4 9.8
Cab to End of Frame (in)
- TBD - - -
Height, Overall (in)
70.7 70.7 70.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (ft³)
41.3 51.8 27.1
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
- TBD - 61.4 61.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
44.4 44.8 44.4
Tailgate Width (in)
- TBD - 55.4 -
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
61.7 72 59.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
57.8 61.4 61.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 20.8 18
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x - TBD - 12.1 11.3
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x - TBD - 12.2 11.7
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21 18 21.1
Fuel Tank Location
- TBD - - -
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA - -
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
- TBD - - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.3 42 43.5
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD - - -
Tires
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - - -
Spare Tire Size
T175/90D18 Full-Size Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
QHR NA NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - 3240 -
Spare Tire Order Code
QDC NA NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - - -
Rear Tire Size
255/65R17 P265/60SR18 P265/70TR16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - - -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - 3240 -
Rear Tire Order Code
QHR NA NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Front Tire Size
255/65R17 P265/60SR18 P265/70TR16
Trailering
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
7700 3500 6620
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 350 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 350 662
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 3500 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 3500 6620
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Weight Information
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
8500 8650 11230
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
1740 1777 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2900 2885 -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2186 2368 -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
5500 6050 6012
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3300 3500 -
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8 18 X 8 16 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 4.5 Full-Size Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8 18 X 8 16 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Styled Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
15.6 - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 800 -
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD - - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA 800 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 150 185
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 6300 270 @ 5500 310 @ 6400
Engine Type
Gas I4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Engine Oil Cooler
NA None None
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
191 @ 4400 310 @ 3000 281 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
LCV 99H NA
Displacement
2.5L/150 2.3 L/140 3.8 L/231
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 23 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 26 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 21 18
Transmission
Trans PTO Access
NA No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 1.52 1.22
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA - -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.20 4.87 4.80
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.00 1.00 0.86
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37 2.98 3.26
Trans Order Code
MYB 44U NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA No No
Trans Power Take Off
NA - -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16 1.77 1.65
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model
NA None None
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 1.27 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.06 4.70 5.42
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - -
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.00 0.85 0.71
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55 2.15 2.25
Trans Type
6 10 9
Summary
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup SuperCab Crew Cab
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Colorado Ford Ranger Nissan Frontier
Body Code
E63 T T
Suspension
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
4.10 3.73 3.69
Axle Type - Front
- TBD - Independent Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD - 2885 -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Leaf Leaf Leaf
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA 3.73 3.69
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD - 3500 -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - -
Axle Type - Rear
- TBD - Rigid Axle Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Short And Long Arm Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD - 3500 -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD - 2885 -
Frame
Frame Type
- TBD - - -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.0 7.8 9.0
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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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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