2025 Nissan Frontier® vs. Toyota Tacoma | Engine Specs, Towing, & Design
If you’re in the market for a mid-size pickup truck capable of handling off-road adventure, hauling trailers, and daily drives, you’ve likely come across the 2025 Nissan Frontier® and 2025 Toyota Tacoma. With impressive power, technology, and rugged designs, both pickup trucks are well-equipped to take on your busy days. How do you decide which is right for you? Continue reading this 2025 Nissan Frontier® vs. Toyota Tacoma comparison created for you by the team at Hove Nissan to see the key differences and find which is best for you.
For more information, view our Frontier review, which covers key features and performance. When you’re ready to find your Nissan Frontier for sale, browse through the inventory of our conveniently located Bradley, IL, dealership, which is situated near Bourbonnais and Kankakee, IL.
Get behind the wheel by scheduling a test drive, and use our hours and directions to plan your visit. Should you need any assistance or have a question, you’re welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (815) 932-8600.
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2025 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Engine Specs & Performance
Handle a wide range of tasks with the powerful engines of the 2025 Nissan Frontier and 2025 Toyota Tacoma. The Nissan Frontier brings a maximum of 310 horsepower to your drives with its standard 3.8L V6 engine, with the Toyota Tacoma offering a similar 326 horsepower output with an available i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged inline four-cylinder (I4) hybrid powertrain. Take on your drives with 4x2 or 4x4 on the Nissan Frontier, as well as a nine-speed automatic transmission, or rear-wheel drive (RWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) on the Toyota Tacoma, which also has either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.
View engine specifications in the following table.
| 2025 Nissan Frontier | Model | 2025 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| One | Engine Options | Three |
| 310 HP | Max. Horsepower | 326 HP |
| 281 lb.-ft. | Max. Torque | 465 lb.-ft. |
| Nine-speed automatic | Transmission | Six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic |
| 4x2 / 4x4 | Drivetrain | RWD / 4WD |
| 19 | Max. City MPG | 23 |
| 24 | Max. Highway MPG | 26 |
2025 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity & Payload
The 2025 Nissan Frontier and 2025 Toyota Tacoma are ready to take on tough towing challenges with their exceptional hauling capabilities. The Nissan Frontier has a higher maximum towing capacity of 7,150 pounds, compared to the 6,500-pound towing capacity of the Toyota Tacoma. When it comes to payload capacity, the pickup trucks have similar capabilities, with up to 1,620 pounds in the Nissan Frontier and 1,709 pounds in the Toyota Tacoma.
View engine specifications in the following table.
| 2025 Nissan Frontier | Model | 2025 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| 7,150 lbs. | Max. Towing Capacity | 6,500 lbs. |
| 1,620 lbs. | Max. Payload Capacity | 1,709 lbs. |
2025 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Exterior Features
Enjoy bold, commanding design with the 2025 Nissan Frontier and 2025 Toyota Tacoma exteriors. The Nissan Frontier has 16 or 17-inch wheels, while the Toyota Tacoma has 17- or 18-inch designs. Illuminate trails, worksights, and roads with LED headlights and fog lights, available on either pickup. The Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma are both prepared to adventure off-road with all-terrain tires and under-body protection. Make the most of your cargo space with the utili-track channel system available on the Nissan Frontier, or the ARB modular bed utility bar available on the Toyota Tacoma.
Available Nissan Frontier exterior features include:
- 16- or 17-in. wheel options
- All-terrain tires
- LED headlights, taillights, fog lights, and accent lights
- LED under-rail bed lighting
- Heated side view mirrors
- Rear bumper step
- Skid plates
- Power-sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature
- Factory-applied spray-on bedliner
- Dampened assist tailgate
- Utili-track channel system
Color Options
2025 Nissan Frontier exterior colors:
- Red Alert
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Glacier White
- Cardinal Red TriCoat
- Tactical Green Metallic
- Bluestone Pearl
- Afterburn Orange
- Boulder Gray Pearl
2025 Toyota Tacoma exterior colors:
- Ice Cap
- Celestial Silver Metallic
- Underground
- Black
- Supersonic Red
- Terra
- Bronze Oxide
- Blue Crush Metallic
- Wind Chill Pearl
- Mudbath / Black
- Ice Cap / Black
- Underground / Black
2025 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Interior Design & Tech
Stay comfortable and connected inside the 2025 Nissan Frontier and 2025 Toyota Tacoma with their interior amenities and technology. The Nissan Frontier is ready to deliver a premium driving experience with a variety of exciting seat materials, including cloth, premium cloth, leather, or unique embroidered cloth, while the Toyota Tacoma features fabric or SofTex®. Stay cozy in the winter with available heated front seats in either pickup, though the Tacoma also has front ventilated seats available.
Available Nissan Frontier interior features include:
- Cloth, premium cloth, leather, or unique embroidered cloth seat upholstery
- Six-way power driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar
- Four-way power front passenger’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control
- HomeLink® universal transceiver
Utilize the infotainment capabilities of the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma to access your favorite apps and features on the go. The Nissan Frontier has an available 12.3-inch NissanConnect® touchscreen, while the Toyota Tacoma has an available 14-inch Audio Multimedia display. Read key information with ease using the 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® display in the Nissan Frontier, compared to the 12.3-inch digital meter in the Toyota Tacoma. When it comes to audio, the Nissan Frontier can have the ten-speaker Fender® premium audio system, whereas the Toyota Tacoma has the ten-speaker JBL® audio system available.
Available Nissan Frontier technology features include:
- 7-in. Advanced Drive-Assist display
- NissanConnect 8- or 12.3-in. touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- Four speakers, six speakers, or Fender premium audio system with ten speakers
- Wireless phone charging
2025 Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma Cab & Bed Configurations
The 2025 Nissan Frontier and 2025 Toyota Tacoma have versatile cab and bed options to help you take on every challenge. While both trucks have two cab and two bed options, their sizes vary, with the Nissan Frontier having a four-passenger King Cab® and a five-passenger crew cab. Meanwhile, the Toyota Tacoma has a single-row cab, the XtraCab, which seats two, and the double cab, which seats five. When it comes to beds, the Nissan Frontier has 59.5 or 73.3 inch lengths, while the Tacoma has 60.3 and 73.5 inch beds.
View cabin and bed specifications in the following table.
| 2025 Nissan Frontier | Model | 2025 Toyota Tacoma | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cab | Crew | Cab Type | XtraCab | Double |
| Four | Five | Seating | Two | Five |
| 39.7 / 36.6 in. | 39.9 / 38.6 in. | Headroom (Front/Rear) | 39.7 in. / – | 39.7 / 38.4 in. |
| 42.3 / 26.2 in. | 42.3 / 33.2 in. | Legroom (Front/Rear) | 41.8 in. / – | 41.8 / 33.7 in. |
| 73.3 in. | 59.5 or 73.3 in. | Bed Length | 60.3 in. | 73.5 in. |
Visit Hove Nissan in Bradley, IL
When you’re ready to find your Nissan Frontier for sale in the Bradley, IL, area, visit Hove Nissan. Our dealership has an impressive inventory selection for you to choose from, so you can find your ideal Nissan trucks for sale, and our dealership is conveniently located to serve Bourbonnais and Kankakee, IL. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (815) 932-8600.
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