Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma

Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma Model Comparison in OKC

Searching for a Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma model comparison? Bob Moore Nissan has you covered. The comparison largely comes down to how you want your mid-size truck to make its power. The Frontier keeps a naturally aspirated V6 standard on every trim, while the Tacoma moved to a turbocharged four-cylinder with an available hybrid. Both trucks tow more than most weekend trailers need, and both come in crew and extended cab layouts with a choice of bed lengths. If you’re an OKC truck shopper weighing simplicity against outright muscle, our comparison is for you. In our guide below, we’ll compare power, towing, cabin space, and technology so you can pick the right mid-size pickup for your driveway. Test-drive the new Nissan Frontier for sale at Bob Moore Nissan in Oklahoma City!

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Frontier vs Tacoma Performance and Towing

Under the hood is what separates the two trucks. Here’s how the engines and capability figures stack up:

Spec:	Nissan Frontier:	Toyota Tacoma:
Standard engine	3.8-liter V6	2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder
Horsepower	310 hp	Up to 278 hp (326 hp i-FORCE MAX hybrid)
Torque	281 lb-ft	317 lb-ft (465 lb-ft i-FORCE MAX hybrid)
Max towing	7,150 lbs	6,500 lbs
Max payload	1,590 lbs	1,705 lbs
Fuel economy (base)	19 mpg city / 24 mpg highway	20 mpg city / 26 mpg highway

Every Frontier gets the same V6 and nine-speed automatic, so you don’t have to climb the trim ladder to get the full output. The Tacoma makes you choose between its gas turbo and the hybrid, but it counters with more torque. The Frontier has a higher tow rating and an engine that made the Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems list. We like the V6 that doesn’t need a turbo or a battery to do its job. Both trucks offer 4×4 and a long-bed option, and both have a dedicated off-road trim. The Frontier’s PRO-4X adds Hill Descent Control and terrain modes, and the Tacoma’s TRD Off-Road does the same job for Toyota. On fuel economy, the Tacoma holds a small edge, and the hybrid widens it in city driving. We’ll give the nod to the Tacoma on fuel economy, but the Frontier wins on towing and simplicity. Let’s see how they stack up inside.

Cab, Bed, and Interior Space

Both pickups come in two cab styles and two bed lengths, so the practical question is which combination fits your work:

Spec:	Nissan Frontier:	Toyota Tacoma:
Cab styles	King Cab, Crew Cab	XtraCab, Double Cab
Bed lengths	59.5-inch standard, 73.3-inch long	5-foot, 6-foot
Standard touchscreen	8-inch (12.3-inch on SV and up)	8-inch (14-inch available)
Trim levels	6	11

The Tacoma lineup is nearly twice as deep, running from the SR work truck through the Trailhunter and TRD Pro. If you want a factory overlanding setup, Toyota offers more options. The Frontier keeps things focused with six trims, and the Dark Armor and Sport editions give you blacked-out styling without stepping up to the off-road PRO-4X. Inside, the Frontier’s 12.3-inch touchscreen comes standard from the SV up, while most Tacoma grades keep the 8-inch screen unless you option the 14-inch display. Both cabins seat five in crew form, and both the Frontier and the Tacoma offer leather on the upper trims. We’d steer you toward the Frontier Crew Cab if you want the biggest standard screen for the money, and toward the Tacoma if you want more trim variety. Check our new vehicle specials to see current offers on the Frontier for sale in Oklahoma City.

Technology and Safety

Both trucks ship with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, backed by a full driver-assistance suite. The Frontier pairs its NissanConnect system with Qi2 wireless charging and Nissan Safety Shield 360. That suite bundles automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, and lane departure warning as standard equipment. The Tacoma runs the third-generation Toyota Safety Sense suite, Toyota’s current camera-and-radar system, and it adds a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster on upper grades. Neither truck leaves you short on safety hardware. The Tacoma’s available 14-inch touchscreen is bigger, while the Frontier makes its 12.3-inch screen standard on more of the lineup. We’d call this section even: the Tacoma wins on the biggest available screen, and the Frontier wins on what you get without paying extra. Want to see the Frontier’s cabin for yourself? Visit Bob Moore Nissan to explore the new Nissan truck for sale in OKC.