2026 Nissan Frontier 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- King Cab S 4WD, 310 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 12 of 20 trucks (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 14 of 20 trucks (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cab S 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,543 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $35,150 |
| Crew Cab S 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,626 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $36,550 |
| Crew Cab SV 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,720 lb | 131 | 15.2 | 6.2 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $39,490 |
| SV Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,758 lb | 130 | 15.3 | 6.2 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $39,990 |
| Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X w/R Package | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,763 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.2 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,870 |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,763 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.2 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,870 |
| PRO-4X Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,763 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.2 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $42,370 |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X R Special Edition 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,763 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.2 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | $42,520 |
| King Cab 4x2 S | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,543 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 2WD | $32,150 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 S | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,466 lb | 139 | 14.4 | 6.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 2WD | $33,550 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 SV | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,492 lb | 138 | 14.5 | 6.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 2WD | $36,190 |
| SV Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,557 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.6 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $36,690 |
| Crew Cab PRO-X 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | 4,561 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.6 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | 2WD | $38,570 |
| S | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | N/A | $32,150 |
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 | 13 | 310 hp | King Cab 4x2 S | $32,150 | Base | $1,829 | 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 | 14 | King Cab 4x2 S | $32,150 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the King Cab 4x2 S: 310 hp, 21 mpg, $32,150. 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.
2026 Nissan Frontier: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Nissan Frontier.
| Measure | 2026 Nissan Frontier | 2026 Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | King Cab S 4WD | Crew Cab Trail Boss 4WD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 6.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,543 lb | 4,650 lb |
| hp per ton | 136 | 133 |
| lb per hp | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| MSRP | $35,150 | $40,500 |
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