Toyota Tundra vs Nissan Titan
The Toyota Tundra is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 22 mpg combined versus 18 mpg for the Nissan Titan, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Toyota Tundra leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Toyota Tundra
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 77 configurations
2015–2024
Nissan Titan
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 28 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Toyota Tundra | Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 22 mpg ✓ | 18 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 20 mpg ✓ | 16 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 24 mpg ✓ | 22 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,800 ✓ | $3,400 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 407 g/mi ✓ | 490 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) | SIDI, 5.6, FFV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) | Automatic (S9), Automatic (S7), Automatic 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 | Premium, Regular, Gasoline or E85 |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2024 |
| Configurations on record | 77 | 28 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Tundra vs Titan: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Toyota Tundra or the Nissan Titan?
The Toyota Tundra is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 22 mpg combined versus 18 mpg for the Nissan Titan, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $600 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 $3,400 for the Nissan Titan — a difference of roughly $600 per year.
What engines do the Tundra and Titan offer?
Toyota Tundra: SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco). Nissan Titan: SIDI, 5.6, FFV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Toyota Tundra and the Nissan Titan as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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