Head-to-head
2027 Nissan Frontier vs 2027 Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T wins clearly, 100 to 68.2, on fuel & range.
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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…
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A2027 Rivian R1T
The 2027 Rivian R1T is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the R1T Premium Long Rang…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Rivian R1T
Clear winThe Rivian R1T wins clearly, 100 to 68.2, on fuel & range.
Fuel & range 2027 Rivian R1T leads by 74.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Rivian R1Toverall 100 | 2027 Nissan Frontieroverall 68.2 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 25.8 | |||||||||
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 | 100 | 68.2 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Nissan Frontier
Rivian R1T: base trim R1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD · Nissan Frontier: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). 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 2027 Rivian R1T wins
- It is rated 87 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $3,200).
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.
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Specifications side by side
18 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $79,990 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | Dual-Motor AWD (1 in front, 1 in back) | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 533 hp | — |
| Torque | 610 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (combined) | 85 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission type | Dual-Motor AWD | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 14.6 in | — |
| Overall height | 78.2 in | — |
| Overall length | 217 in | — |
| Overall width | 88.4 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 136 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Total interior volume | 59.9 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Weights | ||
| Payload capacity | 2,116 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent air suspension | — |
| Rear suspension type | Independent air suspension | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Connect+ | — |
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
102 features · differences first, then sharedSafety19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Warning | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist | std | — |
| 12 ultrasonic surround sensors | std | — |
| 12-camera surround view system | std | — |
| 360 View | std | — |
| 6 front-row and 2 side-curtain airbags | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Automatic High Beams | std | — |
| Autonomy+ (60-day trial included) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | std | — |
| Brake hold | std | — |
| Dynamic Brake Support | std | — |
| Electronic stability and traction control | std | — |
| Gear Guard Security System | std | — |
| Highway Assist | std | — |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | std | — |
Infotainment13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| SOS emergency response | std | — |
| Wireless charging for up to 2 phones | std | — |
| 12.3" driver display screen | std | — |
| 15.6" infotainment screen | std | — |
| 6 (USB-C charging ports) | std | — |
| 6.8" digital rear screen | std | — |
| Connect+ (60-day trial included) | std | — |
| Hands-free Bluetooth interface | std | — |
| Rivian navigation | std | — |
| Rivian Premium Audio (Available in Sound + Vision Package) / Rivian Premium Audio (Included) / Rivian Premium Audio (Included) | opt | — |
| Sound + Vision Package (Optional) / Sound + Vision Package (Included) / Sound + Vision Package (Included) | opt | — |
| Voice assistance | std | — |
| Wireless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | std | — |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (120V three-prong outlets) | std | — |
| E-latch door release | std | — |
| Garage door opener | std | — |
| Ignition-free drive | std | — |
| Power front trunk release | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Dual zone automatic climate control | std | — |
| Pre-entry climate control | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Heated and ventilated front seats with memory | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated front seats with memory | std | — |
| 5 seats (Capacity) | std | — |
| 8-way power driver and passenger lumbar adjustment with memory settings | std | — |
Interior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Power tilt and telescoping steering column | std | — |
| Illuminated door sills | std | — |
| Integrated door flashlight | std | — |
| Interior: Black Mountain; Ocean Coast (Premium) / Black Mountain Signature; Slate Sky Signature (Performance, Quad) | std | — |
| Knitted textile headliner / Soft-touch sueded textile headliner | std | — |
| LED ambient lighting | std | — |
Exterior25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| 135.8 in (Wheelbase) | std | — |
| 20" All-Terrain Wheels, Full-sized Spare Tire, Reinforced Underbody Shield; 20" All-Terrain Dark (All-Terrain Package) | opt | — |
| 217.1 in (Length) | std | — |
| 72.7 in (Min height) | std | — |
| 78.2 in (Max height) | std | — |
| 82.0 in (Width (with mirrors folded)) | std | — |
| 88.4 in (Width (with mirrors)) | std | — |
| Darkout Package | opt | — |
| Gooseneck extendable tailgate | std | — |
| Heated auto-folding side mirrors | std | — |
| LED brake and taillights | std | — |
| LED entry lights | std | — |
| LED front light bar with RGB design | std | — |
| LED rear lightbar | std | — |
| LED stadium headlights | std | — |
| Lightbar charging indicator | std | — |
| Lockable full-sized spare tire storage | std | — |
| Paint options: Esker Silver; Glacier White; Forest Green; Half Moon Grey; Rivian Blue; Midnight (Premium) / + Storm Blue; Canyon Red (Performance, Quad) | std | — |
| Panoramic glass roof / Dynamic Glass Roof | std | — |
| Powered Tonneau Cover (Included) | std | — |
| Rain-detecting variable intermittent wipers | std | — |
| Rear fog lights | std | — |
| Reinforced Underbody Shield (Available in All-Terrain Package) / Reinforced Underbody Shield (Available in All-Terrain Package) / Reinforced Underbody Shield (Included) | opt | — |
| Tire mobility kit | std | — |
| Wheels and tires: 20" Adventure All-Season; 22" Sport Dark; 22" Range; 20" All-Terrain Dark (Premium, Performance) / 22" Super Sport; 20" Dune Satin Graphite All-Terrain; 22" Sport Burnished Bronze (Quad) | std | — |
Powertrain13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| 325 g CO2e/mi (Life cycle carbon footprint) / 366 g CO2e/mi / 365 g CO2e/mi | std | — |
| 329 mi (EPA est.) (Large battery) / 371 mi (EPA est.) (Max battery) / 374 mi (EPA est.) (Max battery) | std | — |
| 4.5 sec (0–60 mph) / 2.9 sec (0–60 mph) / 2.5 sec (0–60 mph) | std | — |
| 533 hp (Horsepower) / 850 hp (Horsepower) / 1,025 hp (Horsepower) | std | — |
| 610 lb-ft (Torque) / 1,103 lb-ft (Torque) / 1,198 lb-ft (Torque) | std | — |
| 85 MPGe (EPA efficiency (22" wheels/tires)) / 76 MPGe / 76 MPGe | std | — |
| All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow / All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow; Sport; Soft Sand; Rally; Drift; Rock Crawl; Conserve / All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow; Sport; Soft Sand; Rally; Drift; Rock Crawl; Conserve | std | — |
| Dual-Motor AWD (1 in front, 1 in back) / Tri-Motor AWD (1 in front, 2 in back) / Quad-Motor AWD (2 in front, 2 in back) | std | — |
| First 10,000 miles (Powered by renewable energy) | std | — |
| Max battery: 420 mi (EPA est.) | opt | — |
| NACS Charging Port (Included) | std | — |
| Power Upgrade: 3.4 sec (0–60 mph); 829 lb-ft (Torque); 665 hp (Horsepower); Sport; Soft Sand; Rally | opt | — |
| Regenerative braking system | std | — |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| 14.6 in (Max ground clearance) | std | — |
| 29.9° (Max departure angle) | std | — |
| 35.7° (Max approach angle) | std | — |
| Independent air suspension with 4 ride heights / Independent air suspension with 5 ride heights | std | — |
| Kinetic roll control | std | — |
Cargo9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Bumper-matched trailer hitch | std | — |
| 11.7 cu ft (Gear Tunnel volume) | std | — |
| 2,116 lb (Payload) / 1,702 lb (Payload) / 1,669 lb (Payload) | std | — |
| 29.2 cu ft (Cargo bed storage volume) | std | — |
| 54.2" x 51.1" x 18.3" (Cargo bed dimensions) | std | — |
| 59.9 cu ft (Total interior storage) | std | — |
| 7,700 lb (Towing) / 11,000 lb (Towing) / 11,000 lb (Towing) | std | — |
| 83.9 in (Cargo bed length with gate down) | std | — |
| Utility Panel (Included) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPRivian R1T
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Nissan Frontier
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Rivian R1TR1T Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Nissan Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79,990 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $79,990 – $115,990 3 trims | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | R1T Premium Long Range (22in) | Frontier 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 87 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $3,200 |
| EV range | 420 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Rivian R1T or the 2027 Nissan Frontier?
The Rivian R1T wins clearly, 100 to 68.2, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Rivian R1T scores 100 and the 2027 Nissan Frontier 68.2. 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 Rivian R1T or the 2027 Nissan Frontier?
2027 Rivian R1T: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Nissan Frontier: 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 Rivian R1T and the 2027 Nissan Frontier?
Where the 2027 Rivian R1T wins: it is rated 87 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $2,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $3,200). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.