2011 Dodge Dakota vs 2011 Nissan Frontier

2011 Dodge Dakota

2011 Nissan Frontier

2WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar

Select style

2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL	15	20	$27,528	$29,380
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SV	15	20	$23,399	$24,690
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic PRO-4X	15	20	$25,639	$27,360
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic S	15	20	$22,048	$23,260
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SL	15	20	$27,061	$28,880
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SV	15	20	$23,002	$24,270
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S	16	20	$21,055	$22,210
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV	16	20	$22,009	$23,220
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Automatic S	17	22	$18,255	$19,250
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Automatic SV	17	22	$21,262	$22,430
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S	19	23	$17,262	$18,200
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Manual SV	19	23	$20,269	$21,380
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Automatic PRO-4X	15	20	$24,947	$26,620
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Automatic SV	15	20	$21,820	$23,020
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Manual SV	16	20	$20,827	$21,970
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL	14	19	$29,719	$32,080
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SV	14	19	$25,667	$27,390
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic PRO-4X	14	19	$27,850	$30,060
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic S	14	19	$24,330	$25,960
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SL	14	19	$29,210	$31,530
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SV	14	19	$25,274	$26,970
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual PRO-4X	15	20	$26,879	$29,010
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S	15	20	$23,347	$24,910
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV	15	20	$24,292	$25,920
Frontier 4WD King Cab Automatic PRO-4X	14	19	$27,165	$29,320
Frontier 4WD King Cab Automatic SV	14	19	$24,105	$25,720
Frontier 4WD King Cab Manual PRO-4X	15	20	$26,056	$28,120
Frontier 4WD King Cab Manual SV	15	20	$23,123	$24,670

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,420

$27,528

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,780

$29,380

Monthly Payment Estimate

$446 / month

$490 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

7.8

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

With enough toughness for personal use, as well as a good feature list, the 2011 Nissan Frontier shows that you might not need to go full-size.

TCC Likes

Handsome, tempered styling
Strong, flexible powertrain (V-6)
Confident towing and hauling ability

TCC Dislikes

Busy ride
Cheap-ish interior feel
No true long-bed version

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.0

58.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

58.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

38.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

55.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

33.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

40.0

Exterior Dimensions

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

31.2

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

38.4

31.3

Frame Width, Rear (in)

32.4

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

144.3

- TBD -

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

218.5

219.4

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.0

9.8

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.7

73.9

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

48.8

48.2

Wheelbase (in)

131.3

139.9

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.9

9.8

Cab to Axle (in)

25.4

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

72.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.1

38.8

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

59.6

61.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

17.6

18.0

Cargo Volume (ft³)

38.2

33.5

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

59.6

61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.2

44.4

Tailgate Width (in)

53.3

58.8

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

64.9

73.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x 1.1

11.7 x 1.1

Brake Type

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x 0.7

Brake ABS System

Rear Wheel

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.6 x 2.3

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

21.1

Fuel Tank Location

Inboard LH Frame

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.0

47.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

3.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.4

20.4

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

TXK

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P265/65R17

P265/60R18

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

P265/60R18

Front Tire Order Code

TXK

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

WF1

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P265/65R17

P265/60R18

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

480

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

720

630

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4800

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4800

6300

Weight Information

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9300

11113

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3600

3324

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1906

2058

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6010

5730

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3100

3296

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2459

2415

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

10.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

136

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

550

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

235 @ 4000

281 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EKG

Displacement

3.7L/226

4.0L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

210 @ 5200

261 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas V6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.84

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.52

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

2.35

Trans Order Code

DGV

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Body Style

Crew Cab 5'4" Bed

Crew Cab

Vehicle Name

Ram Dakota

Nissan Frontier

Body Code

131.3" WB

139.9 WB

Suspension

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

- TBD -

C200

Suspension Type - Front

Upper/Lower "A" Arms

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.34

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.92

3.13

Axle Type - Front

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3100

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Live Axle

Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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