Nissan Frontier PRO-4X vs. Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.
When comparing the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X is a better car than the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.
Pricing: A used 2024 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X ranges from $39,002 to $48,719 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is priced between $48,411 to $54,825. For a new model, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's price is between $40,798 and $49,155, with the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 priced between $48,392 and $61,535.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X loses 32.7 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 loses 32.7 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Frontier is 8.3 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Colorado's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Frontier being ranked 5 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Chevrolet Colorado being ranked 6 out of 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Frontier is 8.4 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Colorado the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Frontier a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Colorado.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 makes 310 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Nissan Frontier PRO-4X offers bed lengths of 58.9, 59.5, 72.7, and 73.3 inches, and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 offers a bed length of 61.7 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$40,798 - $49,155
Starting MSRP:
$40,040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$33,975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,500 - $39,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$48,392 - $61,535
Starting MSRP:
$46,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$33,975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,500 - $39,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$43,764
Price Range:
$39,002 - $48,719
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$47,535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$40,919 - $57,389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
242
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,318
# Good or Great Deals:
38
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,863
Price Range:
$48,411 - $54,825
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$47,535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$40,919 - $57,389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
734
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
937
# Good or Great Deals:
41
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$13,547
Depreciation %:
33.8%
Resale Value $:
$26,493
Residual Value %:
66.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
22.9% - 39.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$15,983
Depreciation %:
34.2%
Resale Value $:
$30,817
Residual Value %:
65.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
22.9% - 39.1%
Nissan Frontier Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
36%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
31.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Nissan Frontier Rankings
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7 out of / 7Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
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6 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
58.9 inches, 59.5 inches, 72.7 inches, 73.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
61.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
PRO-X, S, SL, SV
Other Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
LT, Trail Boss, Work Truck, Z71
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
281 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1220 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Max Payload:
1280 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
100.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4728 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
72.9 inches
Length:
210.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4940 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
81.8 inches
Length:
212.7 inches
Wheelbase:
131.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
LT285/70R17
