Nissan Frontier vs. GMC Canyon Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the GMC Canyon to the dealership as the Frontier. The Nissan Frontier pales in comparison to the Canyon regarding fuel economy. The Nissan Frontier guzzles a lot of gasoline compared to the GMC Canyon. The Canyon isn't much less costly than the Nissan Frontier when it comes to MSRP. The GMC Canyon will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Nissan Frontier. The Nissan will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the GMC Canyon.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the GMC Canyon and the Nissan Frontier when it comes to hauling capacity. The GMC Canyon will most certainly prove handier than the Frontier for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Convenience
The Nissan Frontier's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the GMC.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Frontier offers a bit more head room than the GMC Canyon, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Nissan Frontier make it more spacious for your passengers than the GMC Canyon.

Dimensions
The GMC Canyon's tank is about the same size as the Frontier's, though the Nissan's is a tad larger. The Canyon and the Nissan Frontier compete for the same parking spaces. The GMC Canyon's shorter wheelbase will likely give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Nissan Frontier is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the GMC Canyon is most certainly sprier than the Nissan Frontier, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Canyon's engine is substantially more massive than the Frontier's. Bear in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gas than smaller ones.

Warranty
The GMC and the Frontier have the same basic after-sale protection.