Nissan Frontier vs Suzuki Equator
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2012 Suzuki Equator
Overview
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | Base |
| Body style | Truck (King Cab) | Truck (Extended Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2012 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,150 | $17,899 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 152 hp |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft (best) | 171 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.8 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 7,150 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,590 lbs (best) | 986 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,385 lbs | 3,686 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 126 in (best) | 125.9 in |
| Length | 210.2 in (best) | 206.6 in |
| Width | 73 in (best) | 72.8 in |
| Height | 71.5 in (best) | 68.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Nissan FrontierS | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 | Nissan Frontier | Suzuki Equator |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $32,150 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $17,899 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $33,550 MSRP | Comfort Package $19,299 MSRP |
| 3 | S $35,150 MSRP | Premium $22,799 MSRP |
| 4 | S $36,550 MSRP | Sport $25,699 MSRP |
| 5 | SV $36,190 MSRP | Sport $26,299 MSRP |
| 6 | SV $36,690 MSRP | Sport $28,699 MSRP |
| 7 | SV $39,490 MSRP | RMZ-4 $29,550 MSRP |
| 8 | SV $39,990 MSRP | — |
| 9 | PRO-X $38,570 MSRP | — |
| 10 | PRO-4X $41,870 MSRP | — |
| 11 | PRO-4X $42,370 MSRP | — |