2027 GMC Sierra vs 2027 Nissan Frontier
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 100 to 72.8, on fuel & range.
2027 GMC Sierra
The 2027 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 10 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierr…
2027 Nissan Frontier
The 2027 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…
2027 GMC Sierra
Clear winThe GMC Sierra wins clearly, 100 to 72.8, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Nissan Frontieroverall 72.8 | 2027 GMC Sierraoverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 36.6 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
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 | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 72.8 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Nissan Frontier
Nissan Frontier: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 GMC Sierra wins
- It is rated 66 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,150 against $2,950).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
25 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan Frontier | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $51,295 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.7L TurboMax |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 350 hp |
| Torque | — | 455 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 10 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent coil over shock with twin tube shock absorbers including frequency dependent damping |
| Rear suspension type | — | Solid Axle Hotchkiss with two stage 1+1 steel leaf springs or progressive rate composite mono-leaf springs; splayed twin tube shock absorbers including frequency dependent damping |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 343 mm |
| Front brake type | — | 4 x 51mm fixed cast iron |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | 1 x 51mm sliding cast iron with integrated electric park brake |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 255/70R17 all-season |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 28 gal |
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
9 features · differences first, then sharedPowertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Nissan Frontier | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
| 2.7L TurboMax Engine (350 hp / 455 lb.-ft.) | — | std |
| Available 28-gallon fuel tank (Regular Cab) | — | std |
| Available 34-gallon fuel tank (Double Cab / Crew Cab) | — | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Nissan Frontier | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Rotor Size: Front 13.5in/343mm vented; Rear 13.6in/345mm vented | — | std |
| Electric power-assisted rack and pinion steering | — | std |
| Front brakes: 4 x 51mm fixed cast iron; Rear brakes: 1 x 51mm sliding cast iron with integrated electric park brake | — | std |
| Independent coil over shock front suspension with twin tube shock absorbers including frequency dependent damping | — | std |
| Solid Axle Hotchkiss rear suspension with two stage 1+1 steel leaf springs or progressive rate composite mono-leaf springs | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Frontier
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
GMC Sierra
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Frontier | GMC SierraPro 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $51,295 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $51,295 – $87,895 10 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Frontier 2WD | Sierra EV Ext Range (11kW Chgr) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 66 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,950 | $1,150 |
| EV range | — | 396 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Nissan Frontier or the 2027 GMC Sierra?
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 100 to 72.8, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 GMC Sierra scores 100 and the 2027 Nissan Frontier 72.8. 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 2027 Nissan Frontier or the 2027 GMC Sierra?
2027 Nissan Frontier: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 GMC Sierra: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Nissan Frontier and the 2027 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2027 GMC Sierra wins: it is rated 66 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,150 against $2,950). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.