Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$430
- Frontier: wins no measure.
- Tacoma: 1 mpg better, 6.4 in more rear legroom.
- Tacoma wins 3 of 5 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Frontier | Tacoma | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,525 | $30,095 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 21 mpg | Tacoma |
| Rear legroom | 26.2 in | 32.6 in | Tacoma |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.9 in | Tacoma |
| Length | 210.2 in | 212.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,342 lb to 4,806 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | 6,720 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in to 8.2 in | 9.4 in | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier S King Cab RWD $29,570 | Tacoma SR Double Cab 5' Bed I4 AT RWD $29,430 | $140 |
| Tacoma SR I4 Access Cab RWD $28,600 | Frontier S King Cab RWD $29,570 | $970 |
Cost to run
Tacoma costs $979 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Frontier | Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,525 | $30,095 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $42,045 | $41,066 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Tacoma wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Tacoma | 5% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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