2026 Nissan Frontier vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
Too close to call: Toyota Tundra 94.8 vs Nissan Frontier 93.6 with these weights.
2026 Nissan Frontier
The 2026 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…
2026 Toyota Tundra
The 2026 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra Hybri…
2026 Toyota Tundra
Toss-upToo close to call: Toyota Tundra 94.8 vs Nissan Frontier 93.6 with these weights.
| Category · weight | 2026 Nissan Frontieroverall 93.6 | 2026 Toyota Tundraoverall 94.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 96.2 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 88.5 | 88.4 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 93.6 | 94.8 |
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Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Frontier
Top recalls
- highLatches/Locks/Linkages26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Top recalls
- minorEquipment26V433000 · 1 vehicles
- minorEquipment26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Frontier 2WD | Tundra Hybrid 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,950 | $2,850 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Nissan Frontier or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Too close to call: Toyota Tundra 94.8 vs Nissan Frontier 93.6 with these weights. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Tundra scores 94.8 and the 2026 Nissan Frontier 93.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Nissan Frontier or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
2026 Nissan Frontier: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.