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 we compare 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 area of resale value. The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has the advantage in the area of reliability. The Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X loses 39.6 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 loses 42.3 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Frontier and Chevrolet Colorado is 7.8 out of 10. With both vehicles earning the same number they are extremely competitive in their vehicle segment. Nissan Frontier is ranked 6 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and Chevrolet Colorado is ranked 5 out of 7, with their respective reliability, retained value, and safety ratings used to break the tie, in that order.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Frontier is 7.9 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Colorado the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Colorado a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Frontier.
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 59.5 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:
-
Starting MSRP:
41870
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
34483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
32150 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
50924 - 64994
Starting MSRP:
50500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
34483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
32150 - 38900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
41803
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
41803 - 41803
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
41803
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
41803 - 41803
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
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Nissan Frontier Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.251
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.263
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Nissan Frontier Rankings
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7 out of / 7Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
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2 out of / 7Ranking
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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)
59.5 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, 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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.065 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:
1310 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
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
Internet Radio:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
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:
4763 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
72.9 inches
Length:
210.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4910 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:
painted 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
