Head-to-head
2026 Nissan Frontier vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
The Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 94.4 to 87.7, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on performance and fuel & range.
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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…
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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…
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Nissan Frontier
Clear winThe Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 94.4 to 87.7, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on performance and fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2026 Nissan Frontier leads by 28.8
Price 2026 Nissan Frontier leads by 18.7
Performance 2026 Toyota Tundra leads by 22.7
| Category · weight | 2026 Nissan Frontieroverall 94.4 | 2026 Toyota Tundraoverall 87.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 81.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 89.5 | 84.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 77.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 71.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 94.4 | 87.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Frontier: base trim S RWD · Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Nissan Frontier wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 38 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 22 standard driver-assist features against 15.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (29.5 points against 21 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2026 Toyota Tundra answers
- It turns out 479 lb-ft of torque against 281.
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
What they share
- 5 seats.
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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $33,550 | $41,260 |
| 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 with Dual VVT-i |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 389 hp |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.692 | 3.31 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 9.3 in |
| Overall height | 71.8 in | 78 in |
| Overall length | 210 in | 234 in |
| Overall width | 73 in | 80.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 126 in | 146 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Total interior volume | 100 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | 41 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.6 in | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 33.2 in | 33.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,466 lbs | 5,215 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,466 lbs | 5,095 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,012 lbs | 7,375 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,490 lbs | 1,940 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double wishbone | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Overslung multi-leaf with Dana axle | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Engine speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 42.7 ft | 24.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 297 mm | 353 mm |
| Front brake type | Dual-piston vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Mechanical, foot operated | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 287 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | Single piston vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 265/70R16 | P245/75R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21 gal | 32.2 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 | 58.2 in | 65 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.3 in | 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
123 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Warning | std | — |
| Intelligent Cruise Control | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Dual stage supplemental front air bags | std | — |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Rear sonar system | 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 |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | 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 | — |
| Star Safety System™ — includes [Enhanced] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Traction Control [(TRAC)] | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Easy-Fill Tire Alert | 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 |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Backup camera with projected path | std | std |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Automatic High Beams (AHB) | std | std |
Infotainment16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect — Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect | — | std |
| Safety Connect — Roadside Assistance | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth® controls | 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 | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system | std | — |
| Siri® Eyes Free | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Radio with advanced audio features | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | std | — |
| Voice recognition for navigation and audio | std | — |
| Wired Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | std | — |
Convenience14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start; remote keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and tailgate release functions, and remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | — | std |
| 12-volt power outlet (1 on instrument panel) | std | — |
| 120-volt outlet with 400-watt capacity (rear of front center console, bed) | opt | — |
| Cruise control | std | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Power windows with driver one-touch auto-down | std | — |
| Push-button start | std | — |
| Rear power windows | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry | 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 RWD | 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 | — |
Seating8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | — | std |
| 6-way manual | std | — |
| 4-way manual (front passenger seat) | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | — | std |
| Front seat Active Head Restraints | std | — |
| Rear seats – 60/40 split back cushion flip-up with adjustable headrests | std | — |
| Seating – Base cloth | std | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | std | — |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
| Driver's seatback pocket | std | — |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, center storage bin, and illuminated front tray | — | std |
| Polyurethane steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and driving assist controls | — | std |
| Steering wheel switch illumination | std | — |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Cab-mounted LED Cargo Light | — | std |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | — | std |
Exterior21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights | std | — |
| 16-inch aluminum-alloy, center cap, painted finish wheels | std | — |
| 265/70R16 all-season tires | std | — |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| Cargo bed lights – stop lamps | std | — |
| Center high mount stop lamp | std | — |
| Easy lower and lift tailgate | — | std |
| Engine and body undercovers | — | std |
| Exterior light – cargo/bed illumination | std | — |
| High-strength steel cab with aluminum hood and front door panels | — | std |
| Intelligent Automatic headlights | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | — | std |
| LED rear lamps | std | — |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Folding | std | — |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | — | std |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | — | std |
| Skid plate – Front composite | std | — |
| Sliding rear cab window | std | — |
| Tailgate spoiler | std | — |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2-wheel limited Slip | std | — |
| 9-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Drive configuration – Rear-wheel drive (4x2) / Part-time 4-wheel drive (4x4) | std | — |
| Idle Stop/Start | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension – Independent double wishbone with twin tube shock absorbers | std | — |
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | — | std |
| Rear suspension – Overslung multi-leaf with Dana axle, twin tube shock absorbers | std | — |
Cargo12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Towing hitch receiver | — | opt |
| TOW/HAUL Mode Select (TOW) with TOW/HAUL and TOW+ | 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 |
| Hitch ball provision on rear bumper | std | — |
| Locking tailgate with dampened opening, closure assist | std | — |
| Rear under-seat storage box with removable and adjustable partitions | — | std |
| Spray-in bedliner | opt | — |
| 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
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★☆☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 11 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (3), Structure (2), Unspecified (2)
Top recalls
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 38 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (8), Power Train (8), Unspecified (7)
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V433000 · 1 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan FrontierS RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33,550 (base trim) | $41,260 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $33,550 – $41,870 6 trims | $41,260 – $80,800 32 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Frontier 2WD | Tundra Hybrid 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 2026 Nissan Frontier or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 94.4 to 87.7, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on performance and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Frontier scores 94.4 and the 2026 Toyota Tundra 87.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Nissan Frontier or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2026 Nissan Frontier starts lower — $33,550 against $41,260, a gap of $7,710 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Nissan Frontier and the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Where the 2026 Nissan Frontier wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 38 filed with NHTSA), lists 22 standard driver-assist features against 15, and lists more comfort and tech equipment (29.5 points against 21 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2026 Toyota Tundra answers: it turns out 479 lb-ft of torque against 281 and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. What they share: 5 seats.