Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Nissan Frontier
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Nissan Frontier
Overview
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | S |
| Body style | Unknown | Truck (King Cab) |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,300 (best) | $32,490 |
| Lowest listing price | $23,485 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $25,699 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $27,255 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 4 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 24 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17.7 gal | 21 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 310 hp (best) |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 7,150 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,590 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,785 lbs (best) | 4,385 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in | 126 in (best) |
| Length | 195.7 in | 210.2 in (best) |
| Width | 75 in (best) | 73 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 71.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Hyundai Santa CruzSE | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $30,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $32,490 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SE $31,800 MSRP | S $33,890 MSRP |
| 3 | SEL Activity $34,700 MSRP | S $35,490 MSRP |
| 4 | SEL Activity $36,200 MSRP | S $36,890 MSRP |
| 5 | XRT $42,775 MSRP | SV $36,490 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SV $36,990 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SV $39,790 MSRP |
| 8 | — | SV $40,290 MSRP |
| 9 | — | PRO-X $38,890 MSRP |
| 10 | — | PRO-4X $42,190 MSRP |
| 11 | — | PRO-4X $42,690 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Used2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL
37,381 mi$25,699Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
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Used2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SEL
37,381 mi$25,699Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
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Used2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
SE
27,983 mi$23,485Jay Hatfield Chevrolet
Columbus, KS
Used2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Limited
48,790 mi$27,255Jay Hatfield Chevrolet
Columbus, KS
Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Nissan Frontier FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs 2027 Nissan Frontier on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz starts lower at $30,300. Live Hyundai Santa Cruz listings start at $23,485.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2027 Nissan Frontier leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2027 Nissan Frontier leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2027 Nissan Frontier leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,150).