Frontier vs Tacoma

Nissan Frontier Vs. Toyota Tacoma Interior Benefits

A interior design is a major difference between the Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma. The Frontier has exclusive Zero-Gravity seat technology and state-of-the-art sound deadening to enhance comfort while reducing fatigue. The Frontier also offers a standard 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The Tacoma has a standard 7.0-inch infotainment screen and, naturally, lacks Zero-Gravity seats.

With premium upholstery like leather with Lava Red stitching, the Frontier can be a luxurious way to get the job done.

With advanced safety assists, it'll make the trip just as confidence-inspiring. When comparing Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma safety benefits, you'll find that a rearview monitor, automated emergency braking, advanced forward collision warning, trailer sway control, and driver alertness assist all come standard with the new Nissan Frontier, while intelligent cruise control, a 360-degree camera monitor, and more are available.

Nissan Frontier vs. Tacoma Specs

Toyota Tacoma vs. Nissan Frontier: Which is more powerful? The Frontier will offer more oomph to get the job done.

The Tacoma has two power levels. The first is 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque with a standard 2.7-liter four-cylinder, and the second is 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque with a 3.5-liter V-6.

In comparison, every Nissan Frontier comes standard with a 3.8-liter V-6, making 310 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque.

What does that look like on the road? With equivalent rear-wheel drive (RWD) models using a V-6 (see our Nissan Frontier overview for more configuration details), you'll get up to an EPA-estimated 24 mpg highway1 in the Frontier and up to an EPA-estimated 24 mpg highway2 in the Tacoma.

4x4 towing sees the Frontier offer a max tow rating of 6,5103, while the Tacoma offers 6,500 lbs at most.

RWD towing capacity for a Frontier comes in at up to 6,720 lbs3 when properly equipped and up to 6,800 lbs for the Tacoma.

The Frontier offers a payload rating of up to 1,610 lbs4 when properly equipped, while a V-6 Tacoma can only carry a payload of up to 1,525 lbs.

While the Nissan Frontier towing capacity is competitive, the Frontier V-6 payload rating and engine power offer more strength across the board.

Compare Tacoma to Frontier Dimensions

Frontier vs. Tacoma dimensions vary by configuration; You'll find the same passenger volume in equivalent models, namely 85.6 cubic feet for King Cab®/Access Cab models and 100.1 cubic feet for Crew Cab/Double Cab models. But with those comparable models, the Frontier offers more room in nearly every measurement.

Nissan Frontier King Cab®:

• Front headroom: 39.7-inches
• Front legroom: 42.3-inches
• Rear headroom: 36.6-inches
• Rear legroom: 26.2-inches

Toyota Tacoma Access Cab:

• Front headroom: 39.7-inches
• Front legroom: 42.9-inches
• Rear headroom: 34.9-inches
• Rear legroom: 24.6-inches

Nissan Frontier Crew Cab:

• Front headroom: 39.9-inches
• Front legroom: 42.3-inches
• Rear headroom: 38.6-inches
• Rear legroom: 33.2-inches

Toyota Tacoma Double Cab:

• Front headroom: 39.7-inches
• Front legroom: 42.9-inches
• Rear headroom: 38.3-inches
• Rear legroom: 32.6-inches

But how about Tacoma vs. Frontier bed sizes? The Frontier offers either a 73.3-inch (six-foot) long or 59.5-inch (five-foot) long bed. The Tacoma similarly has either a five or six-foot-long bed. In either configuration, the Frontier has a wheel-well-to-wheel-well bed width of 44.5-inches, while the Tacoma measures 41.5-inches in the same area.