2021 Nissan Frontier 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.8s
- S King Cab 4WD, 310 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 7 of 13 trucks (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 7 of 13 trucks (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S King Cab 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,403 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 5.8 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $30,080 |
| SV King Cab 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,368 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 5.8 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $30,960 |
| SV Crew Cab 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,507 lb | 138 | 14.5 | 5.9 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $32,390 |
| S Crew Cab 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,543 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $31,690 |
| S King Cab RWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,180 lb | 148 | 13.5 | 6.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $27,190 |
| SV King Cab RWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,145 lb | 150 | 13.4 | 6.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $28,070 |
| SV Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,639 lb | 134 | 15.0 | 6.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $32,810 |
| PRO-4X Crew Cab 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,696 lb | 132 | 15.1 | 6.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $37,890 |
| S Crew Cab RWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $28,300 |
| SV Crew Cab RWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $29,200 |
| SV Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $31,810 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 11 | 310 hp | S King Cab RWD | $27,190 | Base | $1,920 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 11 | S King Cab RWD | $27,190 | 5.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S King Cab RWD: 310 hp, 20 mpg, $27,190. Other makes, trucks, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Frontier by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Chevrolet Colorado: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Measure | 2021 Nissan Frontier | 2021 Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S King Cab 4WD | Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD |
| 0-60 | 5.8 s | 5.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 308 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,403 lb | 4,180 lb |
| hp per ton | 141 | 147 |
| lb per hp | 14.2 | 13.6 |
| MSRP | $30,080 | $33,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree