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2023 Nissan Frontier® vs. Toyota Tacoma Comparison
Looking to bring pickup truck versatility off-road? The 2023 Nissan Frontier® and Toyota Tacoma both offer all-terrain capabilities, backed up by impressive towing, technology, and safety features. To help you see the advantages of each, the team at Hugh White Nissan Lancaster has put these two pickup trucks head-to-head in this 2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma comparison.
To learn more about the Nissan Frontier, check out our review. If you decide the Nissan Frontier is right for you, take the next step and find your favorite model in our inventory at our Lancaster, OH, dealership. Get behind the wheel first by scheduling a test drive, and see what finance or lease offers we have available. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (740) 653-2091.
2023 Nissan Frontier
2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Interior Comfort & Technology
The 2023 Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma have comfortable interiors designed to provide relaxation on your off-road travels. Both pickup trucks have access to cloth or leather seats, infotainment systems providing Bluetooth® connectivity, and heated front seats. Additional interior features available to the Nissan Frontier include:
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Six-way manual or power driver’s seat
- Four-way manual front passenger’s seat
- 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat
- Rear under-seat storage
- 7-in. Advanced Drive-Assist™ display
- NissanConnect™ infotainment system with 8- or 9-in. color touchscreen
- Android Auto™ and wireless Apple CarPlay®
- Four-, six-, or Fender® ten-speaker audio system
- Wireless charger
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2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Engine, Transmission, & Towing Capacity
For their excellent off-road performance and towing power, the 2023 Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma sport impressive engine options. The Nissan Frontier is equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine, which is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, while the Toyota Tacoma has two options, a 2.7L I4 or 3.5L V8 engine, coming with either a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Both pickup trucks feature off-road suspension, and either 4x2 or 4x4 configurations. See how the engines compare in the following chart:
2023 Nissan Frontier
Engine: 3.8L V6
Horsepower: 310 HP
Torque: 281 lb.-ft.
Max. Towing: 6,690 lbs.
MPG: 18 city / 24 hwy
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Engine: 2.7L I4
Horsepower: 159 HP
Torque: 180 lb.-ft.
Max. Towing: 3,500 lbs.
MPG: 20 city / 23 hwy
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Engine: 3.5L V8
Horsepower: 278 HP
Torque: 265 lb.-ft.
Max. Towing: 6,800 lbs.
MPG: 19 city / 24 hwy
2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Colors
The 2023 Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma are available in several unique colors so you can match your pickup truck to your unique style. Available colors include:
2023 Nissan Frontier
- Red Alert
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Glacier White
- Cardinal Red TriCoat
- Tactical Green Metallic
- Deep Blue Pearl
- Baja Storm Pearl
- Boulder Gray Pearl
2023 Toyota Tacoma
- Barcelona Red Metallic
- Celestial Silver Metallic
- Magnetic Gray Metallic
- Ice Cap
- Black
- Blue Crush Metallic
- Wind Chill Pearl
- Lunar Rock
- Electric Lime
- Solar Octane
2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Bed Size & Available Cabs
Choose between two cab and bed options for the 2023 Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma. The Nissan Frontier has access to the King Cab® and crew cab, along with a standard or long bed, while the Toyota Tacoma offers an access or double cab and a 5-foot or 6-foot bed. View the specifications of each cab and bed option with the following charts:
Cab Options
| Nissan Frontier | 2023 Model | Toyota Tacoma | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cab | Crew | Cabin Type | Access | Double |
| Four | Five | Passenger Capacity | Four | Five |
| 85.6 cu.-ft. | 100.1 cu.-ft. | Passenger Volume | 85.6 cu.-ft. | 100.1 cu.-ft. |
| 39.7 / 36.6 in. | 39.9 / 38.6 in. | Headroom (front/rear) | 39.7 / 34.9 in. | 39.7 / 38.3 in. |
| 42.3 / 26.2 in. | 42.3 / 33.2 in. | Legroom (front/rear) | 42.9 / 24.6 in. | 42.9 / 32.6 in. |
Bed Options
| Nissan Frontier | 2023 Model | Toyota Tacoma | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Long | Bed Type | 5-ft. | 6-ft. |
| 59.5 in. | 73.3 in. | Bed Length | 60.5 in. | 73.7 in. |
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2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Safety & Driver Assistance Features
The 2023 Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma have suites of safety features and driver assistance technology to help you get to your destination safer and bring your haul where it’s needed. Both pickup trucks have access to enhanced cruise controls, lane-keeping systems, braking assists, and rear cross-traffic alerts. Additionally safety features available to the Nissan Frontier include:
- Intelligent forward collision warning
- Blind spot warning
- RearView monitor
- Intelligent Around View® monitor with off-road mode
- Rear automatic braking
- Hill start assist
- Hill descent control
- Trailer sway control
- Intelligent driver alertness
2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Price
The 2023 Nissan Frontier starts at $29,370 MSRP, while the 2023 Toyota Tacoma starts at $28,250 MSRP.
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