Nissan Frontier vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Frontier: 14 comparisons against 7 rivals across the 2025–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
7 rivals · verdicts at default weightsFord F-150Frontier leads 2–0
Chevrolet Silveradolevel 1–1
Ram 1500Frontier leads 2–1
GMC SierraSierra leads 2–0
Toyota TundraFrontier leads 2–0
Jeep GladiatorFrontier leads 1–0
Rivian R1TR1T leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Frontier wins and loses
14 scored head-to-headsThe Frontier leads on price in 4 of 4, safety in 10 of 14, tech & comfort in 4 of 6; it trails on fuel & range in 12 of 13, performance in 5 of 7. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Frontier scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Frontier leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 4 of 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 1 of 13 | 12 | 0 |
| Safety | 10 of 14 | 0 | 4 |
| Space & cargo | 1 of 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Performance | 2 of 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 4 of 6 | 1 | 1 |
Common questions about the Nissan Frontier head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Nissan Frontier or the Ford F-150?
The Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 94.1 to 79.7, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, price. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Frontier comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Frontier vs 2026 Ford F-150). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Frontier or the Chevrolet Silverado?
Too close to call: Nissan Frontier 100 vs Chevrolet Silverado 100 with these weights. Too close to call at default weights: the 2027 Nissan Frontier is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Nissan Frontier vs 2027 Chevrolet Silverado). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Frontier or the Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 edges it, 100 to 98, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Ram 1500 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Nissan Frontier vs 2027 Ram 1500). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Frontier or the GMC Sierra?
The GMC Sierra edges it, 69.1 to 64.5, on fuel & range. The Nissan Frontier is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.8 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 GMC Sierra comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Frontier vs 2026 GMC Sierra). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Frontier or the 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 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Frontier vs 2026 Toyota Tundra). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Nissan Frontier win and lose against its rivals?
The Frontier leads on price in 4 of 4, safety in 10 of 14, tech & comfort in 4 of 6; it trails on fuel & range in 12 of 13, performance in 5 of 7. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.