2025 Ford F-150 vs. 2025 Nissan Frontier Review

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2025 Ford
F-150

MSRP*: $37,350 to $78,905
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2025 Nissan
Frontier

MSRP*: $32,050 to $45,610
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MPG - City 15 - 20 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 26 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 3 - 6 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 52.8 - 77.4 ft3 40.1 - 49.6 ft3
Engine
  • 325-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 430-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 325 - 450 hp 310 hp
Towing Capacity 7,400 - 10,800 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 209.1 - 243.5 in 210.2 - 224.1 in
Exterior Width 79.8 - 79.9 in 73.0 - 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 33.5 - 43.6 in
Front info not available
Rear 26.2 - 33.2 in
Head Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 40.3 - 40.4 in
Front 39.7 - 39.9 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Ford F-150 than the Nissan Frontier. The Ford F-150 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Nissan Frontier.

Convenience
With the Ford F-150 you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Nissan Frontier, due to its larger tank size and better fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford F-150 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Frontier.

Dimensions
Since the Ford F-150 is much wider than the Nissan Frontier, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford F-150, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Nissan Frontier.

Handling
The Ford F-150 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Nissan Frontier, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Ford F-150 has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Frontier.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford F-150 does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Nissan Frontier.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Ford F-150 as you will the Nissan Frontier. You'll be able to haul more material in the Ford F-150 than the Nissan Frontier, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.