2025 Nissan Frontier vs 2025 Toyota Tundra
The Nissan Frontier edges it, 91.7 to 89.4, on price, safety. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.1 and it flips.
2025 Nissan Frontier
The 2025 Nissan Frontier is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Frontier 2WD, is EPA-r…
2025 Toyota Tundra
The 2025 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra 2WD, i…
2025 Nissan Frontier
Slight edgeThe Nissan Frontier edges it, 91.7 to 89.4, on price, safety. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.1 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Frontieroverall 91.7 | 2025 Toyota Tundraoverall 89.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 79.9 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 95.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 86.9 | 77.8 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 82.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 89.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 91.7 | 89.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Frontier: base trim S King Cab 4X2 · Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.1 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Nissan Frontier wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 142 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 14.
- It starts $8,040 lower ($32,050 against $40,090 base MSRP).
Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra answers
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
- It turns out 405 lb-ft of torque against 281.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,050 | $40,090 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,779 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.8L V6 DOHC | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 348 hp |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft | 405 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 24 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.31 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 9.3 in |
| Overall height | — | 78 in |
| Overall length | — | 234 in |
| Overall width | — | 80.2 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 146 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 41 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 33.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 5,215 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 5,095 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 7,375 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,940 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 48.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 297 mm | 353 mm |
| Front brake type | Dual-piston vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 287 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | Single piston vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P245/75R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 22.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Safety Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 65 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 63.4 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
93 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Cruise Control | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Front seat-mounted side–impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual stage supplemental front air bags | std | — |
| RearView Monitor | std | — |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and trailer detection | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout control) | — | std |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | — | std |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Eight total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | — | std |
| Parking Support Brake (PKSB) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Rear Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Rear sonar system | std | — |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Traction Control [(TRAC)] | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes [Enhanced] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth® controls | std | — |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | — | std |
| 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display | std | — |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | — | std |
| 8-inch color touchscreen | std | — |
| AM/FM/USB with 4 speakers | std | — |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Wired Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect | std | std |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Remote engine start | std | — |
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start; remote keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and tailgate release functions, and remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| 120-volt outlet with 400-watt capacity (rear of front center console, bed) | std | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| S Utility Package (KC): Spray-in bedliner, 120V power outlet in bed, 120V power outlet in rear center console | std | — |
| USB – 2 total (front Type A, Type C) | std | — |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear seat center-console air vents (CrewMax models only) | — | std |
| Single zone automatic climate control with air filtration | — | std |
| Underseat heating ducts for rear passengers | std | — |
Seating3 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way manual | std | — |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | std | — |
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | std |
Interior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
| Combination meter with analog gauges and 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID) with fuel economy, driver assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | — | std |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, center storage bin, and illuminated front tray | — | std |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | — | std |
| Polyurethane steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and driving assist controls | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Cab-mounted LED Cargo Light | — | std |
| Sunglass holder (overhead console) | std | — |
Exterior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| Easy lower and lift tailgate | — | std |
| Engine and body undercovers | — | std |
| Exterior light – cargo/bed illumination | std | — |
| Grille – Black | std | — |
| Halogen headlights | std | — |
| High-strength steel cab with aluminum hood and front door panels | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | — | std |
| LED rear lamps | std | — |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Black | std | — |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | — | std |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | — | std |
| Rear bumper – Black | std | — |
| Rear step-bumper with ball hitch provision | std | — |
| Sliding rear cab window | std | — |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2-wheel limited slip | std | — |
| VQ38 3.8L V6 DOHC 310hp 9-speed automatic | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | — | std |
Cargo10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Towing hitch receiver | — | opt |
| 7-/4-pin trailer connector | — | opt |
| Aluminum-reinforced composite bed | — | std |
| Back panel rear seat storage compartments | — | std |
| Bed rail protectors | std | — |
| Deck rail header | — | std |
| Locking tailgate with dampened opening, closure assist | std | — |
| Rear under-seat storage box with removable and adjustable partitions | — | std |
| Spray-in bedliner | std | — |
| Tie-down hooks (4) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Frontier
Top recalls
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V324000 · 79,755 vehicles
- minor Exterior Lighting 25V508000 · 13,719 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V038000 · 161,268 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V322000 · 443,444 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V571000 · 135 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V657000 · 393,838 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan FrontierS King Cab 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,050 (base trim) | $40,090 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $32,050 – $37,690 12 trims | $40,090 – $80,725 33 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Frontier 2WD | Tundra 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Nissan Frontier or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
The Nissan Frontier edges it, 91.7 to 89.4, on price, safety. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Frontier scores 91.7 and the 2025 Toyota Tundra 89.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Nissan Frontier or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
The 2025 Nissan Frontier starts lower — $32,050 against $40,090, a gap of $8,040 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Nissan Frontier or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
2025 Nissan Frontier: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. 2025 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 5 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Nissan Frontier and the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
Where the 2025 Nissan Frontier wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (10 against 142 filed with NHTSA), lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 14, and starts $8,040 lower ($32,050 against $40,090 base MSRP). Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra answers: it carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4 and turns out 405 lb-ft of torque against 281.