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2026 model year · Midsize pickups

Chevrolet Colorado vs Nissan Frontier

The Colorado tows 7,700 lb, the Frontier 7,150 lb. Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado (Colorado 3rd gen, 2023–present) and 2026 Nissan Frontier (Frontier D41, 2022–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (Frontier 2027) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.

Max towing: 7,700 lb vs 7,150 lb
Max payload: up to 1,684 lb vs 1,590 lb
Curb weight: 5,298 lb vs 4,865 lb

01 / Verdict

Colorado or Frontier: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Colorado tows 7,700 lb, the Frontier 7,150 lb. The Colorado leads by 550 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: The Colorado carries up to 1,684 lb of payload, the Frontier 1,590 lb. The Colorado leads by 94 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles: Only the Colorado has a ground clearance figure in our data: it has 10.7 in of ground clearance. The Frontier has none, so no leader is named. At the best configuration: approach angle Colorado 38.3°, Frontier 32.3°; breakover angle Colorado 24.6°, Frontier 20.7°; departure angle Colorado 25.1°, Frontier 23.0°.
Dimensions: Length: Colorado 212.7–213.2 in, Frontier 210.2–224.1 in; width: Colorado not in our data, Frontier 73.0–74.7 in; height: Colorado 78.8–81.8 in, Frontier 71.3–72.9 in; wheelbase: Colorado 131.4 in, Frontier 126.0–139.8 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Colorado 4,716–5,298 lb, Frontier 4,385–4,865 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Colorado: P255/65R17, P265/65R18, P255/55R20, P285/70R17. Frontier: 265/70R16, 265/65R17, 265/70R17.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Colorado ≈21.3–21.5 gal, Frontier 21.0 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier: towing and gcwr
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Nissan Frontier2026	Leads
Max towing	3,500–7,700 lb^{source 1}^{source 2}	6,270–7,150 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +550 lb
GCWR	9,100–13,250 lb^{source 2}^{source 4}	11,960 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +1,290 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier: payload and gvwr
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Nissan Frontier2026	Leads
Max payload	up to 1,151–1,684 lb^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	1,100–1,590 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +94 lb
GVWR	6,200–6,250 lb^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	6,012 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +238 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Nissan Frontier2026	Leads
Ground clearance	7.9–10.7 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	not in our data	no maker figure for one
Approach angle	29.1–38.3°^{source 1}4 of 9 configs	29.0–32.3°^{source 3}	Colorado +6.0°
Breakover angle	19.5–24.6°^{source 1}4 of 9 configs	18.9–20.7°^{source 3}	Colorado +3.9°
Departure angle	22.3–25.1°^{source 1}4 of 9 configs	21.4–23.0°^{source 3}	Colorado +2.1°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier: dimensions
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Nissan Frontier2026	Leads
Length	212.7–213.2 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	210.2–224.1 in^{source 3}	Frontier +10.9 in at the top
Width	not in our data	73.0–74.7 in^{source 3}
Height	78.8–81.8 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	71.3–72.9 in^{source 3}	Colorado +8.9 in at the top
Wheelbase	131.4 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	126.0–139.8 in^{source 3}	Frontier +8.4 in at the top
Bed length	not in our data	59.5–73.3 in^{source 3}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier: curb weight
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Nissan Frontier2026	Leads
Curb weight	4,716–5,298 lb^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	4,385–4,865 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +433 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier: tires
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Nissan Frontier2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	P255/65R17, P265/65R18, P255/55R20, P285/70R17^{source 1}	265/70R16, 265/65R17, 265/70R17^{source 3}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier: fuel tank
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Nissan Frontier2026	Leads
Fuel tank	≈21.3–21.5 gal^{source 1}^{source 5}	21.0 gal^{source 3}	Colorado +0.5 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 9, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Chevrolet Colorado: 2026 WT Crew Cab 4WD
Nissan Frontier: 2026 S Crew Cab 4x4

Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier, closest matching configurations
Figure	Colorado	Frontier	Leads
Max towing	3,500 lb^{source 1}	6,960 lb^{source 3}	Frontier +3,460 lb
GCWR	9,100 lb^{source 4}	11,960 lb^{source 3}	Frontier +2,860 lb
Max payload	up to 1,684 lb^{source 1}	1,330 lb^{source 3}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
GVWR	6,250 lb^{source 1}	6,012 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +238 lb
Ground clearance	7.9 in^{source 1}	not in our data	no maker figure for one
Approach angle	not in our data	31.4°^{source 3}	no maker figure for one
Breakover angle	not in our data	20.6°^{source 3}	no maker figure for one
Departure angle	not in our data	22.4°^{source 3}	no maker figure for one
Curb weight	4,716 lb^{source 1}	4,626 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +90 lb
Length	213.0 in^{source 1}	210.2 in^{source 3}	Colorado +2.8 in
Wheelbase	131.4 in^{source 1}	126.0 in^{source 3}	Colorado +5.4 in
Factory tire sizes	P255/65R17^{source 1}	265/70R16^{source 3}
Fuel tank	≈21.3 gal^{source 1}	21.0 gal^{source 3}	Colorado +0.3 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Chevrolet Colorado

Max towing 7,700 lb: WT Crew Cab 2WD with 2.7L Turbo High-Output (310 hp, 430 lb-ft) + Trailering Package
GCWR 13,250 lb: WT Crew Cab 2WD with 2.7L Turbo High-Output (310 hp, 430 lb-ft)
Max payload up to 1,684 lb: WT Crew Cab 2WD
Approach angle 38.3°: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD
Breakover angle 24.6°: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD
Departure angle 25.1°: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD

Nissan Frontier

Max towing 7,150 lb: S King Cab 4x2
GCWR 11,960 lb: S King Cab 4x2
Max payload 1,590 lb: S King Cab 4x2
Approach angle 32.3°: PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4 LWB
Breakover angle 20.7°: S King Cab 4x4
Departure angle 23.0°: PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4 LWB

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Chevrolet Colorado 3rd gen (2023–present): every configuration and spec

Nissan Frontier D41 (2022–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Colorado or the Frontier?

The Colorado tows 7,700 lb, the Frontier 7,150 lb. The Colorado leads by 550 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Colorado or the Frontier?

The Colorado carries up to 1,684 lb of payload, the Frontier 1,590 lb. The Colorado leads by 94 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Colorado or the Frontier?

Only the Colorado has a ground clearance figure in our data: it has 10.7 in of ground clearance. The Frontier has none, so no leader is named. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Colorado and the Frontier compare in size?

Length: Colorado 212.7–213.2 in, Frontier 210.2–224.1 in; wheelbase: Colorado 131.4 in, Frontier 126.0–139.8 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Colorado vs Frontier comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado (Colorado 3rd gen, 2023–present) and 2026 Nissan Frontier (Frontier D41, 2022–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (Frontier 2027) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.