Head to head
2026 Nissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Nissan Frontier
Shown: 2026 Frontier 4WD Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 10
Toyota Tacoma
Shown: 2026 Tacoma 4WD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 4 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 0
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 7
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Nissan Frontier 4WD Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 2026 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier 4WD | Tacoma 4WD |
| Trim / config | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
| MPG Hwy | 21 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 19 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) | Automatic (S8) |
| Cyl | 6 | 4 |
| Body | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Fuel $/yr | $3,550 | $3,200 |
| CO₂ | 479 g/mi | 424 g/mi |
| Length | 210 in | 213 in |
| Width | 73 in | 77 in |
| Height | 72 in | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 126 in | 132 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,720 lb | 4,484 lb |
| Cab | Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max | Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended |
| Recalls | 1 | 0 |
| Complaints | 10 | 7 |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Nissan Frontier and the Toyota Tacoma both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.