Toyota Tundra vs Nissan Frontier
The Toyota Tundra is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 22 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Nissan Frontier, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Toyota Tundra leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Toyota Tundra
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 77 configurations
2015–2026
Nissan Frontier
Small Pickup Trucks 2WD · 57 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Toyota Tundra | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 22 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 20 mpg ✓ | 19 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,800 ✓ | $2,950 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 407 g/mi ✓ | 423 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) | SIDI, SIDI; ISS and AGS, 2.5, 4.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) | Automatic (S9), Automatic 5-spd, Manual 5-spd |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Premium, Gasoline or E85 | Regular, Gasoline or E85 |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 77 | 57 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Tundra vs Frontier: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Toyota Tundra or the Nissan Frontier?
The Toyota Tundra is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 22 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Nissan Frontier, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Toyota Tundra runs about $2,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,950 for the Nissan Frontier — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the Tundra and Frontier offer?
Toyota Tundra: SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco). Nissan Frontier: SIDI, SIDI; ISS and AGS, 2.5, 4.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Toyota Tundra as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD and the Nissan Frontier as Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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