Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Frontier
Overview
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | S |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (King Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,350 | $32,150 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 21 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 310 hp (best) |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft (best) | 281 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.3 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs (best) | 7,150 lbs |
| Payload | 1,818 lbs (best) | 1,590 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,232 lbs (best) | 4,385 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 129 in (best) | 126 in |
| Length | 211 in (best) | 210.2 in |
| Width | 79 in (best) | 73 in |
| Height | 74 in (best) | 71.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford RangerXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Ranger | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $33,350 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $32,150 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $36,850 MSRP | S $33,550 MSRP |
| 3 | XLT $35,875 MSRP | S $35,150 MSRP |
| 4 | XLT $39,375 MSRP | S $36,550 MSRP |
| 5 | Lariat $43,755 MSRP | SV $36,190 MSRP |
| 6 | Lariat $47,255 MSRP | SV $36,690 MSRP |
| 7 | Raptor $57,070 MSRP | SV $39,490 MSRP |
| 8 | — | SV $39,990 MSRP |
| 9 | — | PRO-X $38,570 MSRP |
| 10 | — | PRO-4X $41,870 MSRP |
| 11 | — | PRO-4X $42,370 MSRP |