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2010 Nissan Frontier
2009 Toyota Tacoma

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2010 Nissan Frontier
MSRP $24,098 - $41,098
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2009 Toyota Tacoma
MSRP $21,100 - $32,380
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas I4
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
4.0L/395 2.5L/152
2.7L/164 4.0L/241
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
261 hp @ 5600 rpm 152 hp @ 5200 rpm
159 hp @ 5200 rpm 236 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
281 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 171 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
180 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm 266 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,588 - 2,948 kg
1,588 - 2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
159 - 295 kg
159 - 227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
2,268 - 2,948 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
227 - 295 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed wide ratio automatic transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD & lock up torque converter 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD 6-speed close ratio manual transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.7 - 14.7 L/100 km
10.5 - 14.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.7 - 10.4 L/100 km
7.8 - 10.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.7 - 14.7 L/100 km
7.8 - 14.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L
80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Not Available
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
1,008 - 1,016 mm
1,013 mm
Front Leg Room
1,077 mm
1,059 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,481 mm
1,466 mm
Rear Head Room
973 - 983 mm
894 - 975 mm
Rear Leg Room
645 - 853 mm
716 - 828 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,394 - 1,481 mm
1,466 - 1,506 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,200 - 3,553 mm
3,246 - 3,569 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,849 mm
1,834 - 1,895 mm
Height, Overall
1,745 - 1,880 mm
1,669 - 1,781 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P265/75R16 P265/70R16 P235/75R15 P265/60R18
P265/70R16 P245/75R16 P215/70R15 P255/45R18 P265/65R17
Rear Tire Size
P265/75R16 P265/70R16 P235/75R15 P265/60R18
P265/70R16 P245/75R16 P215/70R15 P255/45R18 P265/65R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Not Available
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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