Compare 2020 GMC Canyon vs 2020 Nissan Frontier

2020 GMC Canyon
#11 in Pickup Trucks
2020 Nissan Frontier
#13 in Pickup Trucks
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2WD Crew Cab 128"
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" 20 26 $26,330 $27,600
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali 18 25 $38,637 $40,500
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" SLE 20 26 $29,574 $31,000
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" SLT 18 25 $34,248 $35,900
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" 20 26 $24,774 $25,700
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" SL 20 26 $22,177 $22,200
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" SLE 20 26 $27,761 $29,100
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" All Terrain w/Cloth 17 24 $36,156 $37,900
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" All Terrain w/Leather 17 24 $37,492 $39,300
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Denali 17 24 $41,976 $44,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" SLE 17 24 $34,439 $36,100
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" SLT 17 24 $37,587 $39,400
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" All Terrain w/Cloth 17 24 $36,729 $38,500
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" All Terrain w/Leather 17 24 $38,064 $39,900
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Denali 17 24 $42,262 $44,300
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" SLE 17 24 $35,011 $36,700
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" SLT 17 24 $38,160 $40,000
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128" 17 24 $29,980 $31,100
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128" All Terrain w/Cloth 17 24 $34,916 $36,600
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128" SLE 17 24 $32,913 $34,500
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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
$26,330
$26,932
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,600
$27,900
Monthly Payment Estimate
$460 / month
$465 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
4.8
3.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 GMC Canyon has its virtues, but its design is beginning to feel old and it hasn’t done well in crash tests. 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 18 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 24 mpg
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
35.8 33.6
Front Head Room (in)
41.4 39.9
Second Hip Room (in)
53.3 58
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 58.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 38.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.2 58.3
Front Leg Room (in)
45 42.4
Front Hip Room (in)
55 55.6
Exterior Dimensions
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
8.3 9.8
Cab to Axle (in)
23.94 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.3 72.8
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
- TBD - -
Overhang, Front (in)
36.9 -
Frame Width, Rear (in)
- TBD - -
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
- TBD - -
Length, Overall (in)
212.4 205.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.3 9.8
Cab to End of Frame (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
70.7 70.1
Ground to Top of Frame (in)
- TBD - -
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
47.2 -
Wheelbase (in)
128.3 125.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
44.4 44.4
Tailgate Width (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
61.7 59.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
- TBD - -
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
57.8 61.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 18
Cargo Volume (ft³)
41.3 27.1
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
- TBD - 61.4
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.75 x - TBD - 11.3
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x - TBD - 11.7
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA -
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21 21.1
Fuel Tank Location
- TBD - -
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.3 43.5
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - -
Tires
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - -
Rear Tire Size
265/70R16 P265/70TR16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2900 -
Rear Tire Order Code
QJJ NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - -
Front Tire Size
265/70R16 P265/70TR16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - -
Spare Tire Size
T175/90D18 Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
QJJ NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
3300 -
Spare Tire Order Code
QDC NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 662
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 6620
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
7000 6620
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 500
Weight Information
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2193 -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
5500 6012
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3300 -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
8500 11230
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
1702 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2900 -
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 4.5 Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7 16 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Styled Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7 16 X 7
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 185
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Engine Oil Cooler
NA None
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
191 @ 4400 281 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
LCV NA
Displacement
2.5L/150 3.8 L/231
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 6300 310 @ 6400
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 20
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37 3.26
Trans Order Code
MYB NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA No
Trans Power Take Off
NA -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16 1.65
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model
N/A None
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.06 5.42
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA -
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.71
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55 2.25
Trans Type
6 9
Trans PTO Access
NA No
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 1.22
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.86
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.20 4.80
Summary
Vehicle Name
GMC Canyon Nissan Frontier
Body Code
E63 T
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup Crew Cab
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
2900 -
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf Leaf
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA 3.69
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3300 -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA -
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Coil Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3300 -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
2900 -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
4.10 3.69
Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent
Frame
Frame Type
Fully-boxed -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.0 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
--
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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2020 GMC Canyon
  • 2021 Canyon stock improving
  • Factory rebate increases to $3,000
  • Lease from $279 for 36 months
  • APR offers still on hold
2020 Nissan Frontier
  • 2020 Frontier is ready for a test drive
  • Rebates: $1,500 cash back
  • Lease: From $299 per month for 36 months
  • Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months
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