GMC Canyon vs. Nissan Frontier

When comparing the GMC Canyon to the Nissan Frontier, the GMC Canyon has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and fuel efficiency. The Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The GMC Canyon and Nissan Frontier have the same overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the GMC Canyon versus the Nissan Frontier, the two cars are fairly comparable.

GMC Canyon versus Nissan Frontier Pricing

A one- to five-year-old used GMC Canyon ranges from $27,389 to $41,996 while a used Nissan Frontier from the same model year range is priced between $21,998 to $33,991. For a new model, the GMC Canyon's price is between $32,950 and $48,743, with the Nissan Frontier priced between $33,335 and $47,816.

GMC Canyon versus Nissan Frontier Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Canyon and Nissan Frontier is 8.0 out of 10. With both vehicles earning the same number they are extremely competitive in their vehicle segment. GMC Canyon is ranked 4 out of 11 Best Midsize Trucks and Nissan Frontier is ranked 3 out of 11, with their respective reliability, retained value, and safety ratings used to break the tie, in that order.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the GMC Canyon’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Nissan Frontier base engine makes 310 horsepower. The Canyon is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. The Frontier is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The GMC Canyon has the advantage of higher towing capacity, while the Nissan Frontier has the advantage of higher ground clearance and payload capacity.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths

The GMC Canyon is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the Nissan Frontier is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The GMC Canyon offers bed lengths of 61.7 and 74 inches, and the Nissan Frontier offers bed lengths of 59.5, 72.7, 73.7 inches.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the GMC Canyon and the Nissan Frontier have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.