TOYOTA VS. NISSAN

The Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Compared to the Nissan Frontier King Cab

When you are shopping around for a small pickup truck you will probably have trouble deciding between the 2013 Toyota Tacoma regular cab and the 2013 Nissan Frontier King Cab. Both vehicles have their benefits and drawbacks, and it is up to you to look at the facts to decide which is the best option.

Price

The price of vehicles is always a concern for buyers, but in the case of the Tacoma versus the Frontier the price difference is relatively small. The Tacoma is the cheaper option with an MSRP of $18,470 while the Frontier is listed at $18835, but when going to local dealerships there is a good chance that prices will fluctuate between the two.

Payload Capacity

Many people purchase trucks for their ability to bulky and heavy items around. When you are getting a truck it makes sense to look for the option that will carry the heaviest items in case you need that extra carrying power later on. The Tacoma has a maximum payload capacity of 1335 lbs, while the Frontier maxes out at 971 lbs. It is important to note that both vehicles can tow up to 3500 lbs behind them.

Fuel Economy

 With fuel prices constantly going up, fuel economy is always an issue to those looking at vehicles. The Tacoma gets 21 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway. The Frontier gets 19 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. With a combined mpg of 23 versus the Frontier's 21 the Tacoma will cost you less in gas to drive around.

Although both the Tacoma and the Frontier are close to one another on nearly everything there are a few major differences between the two. The Frontier sits four people while the Tacoma only sits three, the Tacoma carries much more weight in the bed of the truck than the Frontier, and the Tacoma is better on gas than the Frontier.