Compare 2019 Ford Ranger vs 2019 Nissan Frontier vs 2019 Toyota Tacoma

2019 Ford Ranger
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2019 Nissan Frontier
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2019 Toyota Tacoma
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LARIAT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Ranger LARIAT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box 21 26 $31,095 $32,390
Ranger LARIAT 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box 21 26 $33,182 $34,565
Ranger LARIAT 4WD SuperCab 6' Box 20 24 $34,935 $36,390
Ranger LARIAT 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box 20 24 $37,022 $38,565
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCab 6' Box 21 26 $23,572 $24,300
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete 19 18 $23,280 $24,000
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box 21 26 $25,900 $26,700
Ranger XL 4WD SuperCab 6' Box 20 24 $27,607 $28,460
Ranger XL 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box 20 24 $29,935 $30,860
Ranger XLT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box 21 26 $26,996 $28,120
Ranger XLT 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box 21 26 $29,083 $30,295
Ranger XLT 4WD SuperCab 6' Box 20 24 $30,836 $32,120
Ranger XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box 20 24 $32,923 $34,295
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Crew Cab 4x2 Desert Runner Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 Desert Runner Automatic 16 23 $27,057 $28,030
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic 16 23 $25,390 $26,300
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 S Manual 16 22 $24,378 $25,250
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SL Automatic 16 23 $32,749 $34,310
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic 16 23 $26,112 $27,050
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic Long Bed 16 23 $28,627 $29,660
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Automatic 15 21 $32,560 $34,490
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Manual 16 21 $31,570 $33,440
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 S Automatic 15 21 $28,345 $29,690
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SL Automatic 15 21 $35,067 $37,150
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic 15 21 $28,870 $30,240
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic Long Bed 15 21 $29,270 $30,660
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Manual 16 21 $31,577 $33,080
Frontier King Cab 4x2 Desert Runner Automatic 16 23 $25,679 $26,600
Frontier King Cab 4x2 S Automatic 17 22 $22,557 $23,360
Frontier King Cab 4x2 S Manual 19 23 $18,636 $19,290
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV Automatic 16 23 $25,023 $25,920
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV-I4 Automatic 17 22 $24,340 $25,210
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV-I4 Manual 19 23 $23,328 $24,160
Frontier King Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Automatic 15 21 $31,843 $33,730
Frontier King Cab 4x4 SV Automatic 15 21 $27,507 $28,810
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Limited Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tacoma 2WD Limited Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT 19 24 $35,009 $37,790
Tacoma 2WD SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT 20 23 $24,235 $25,850
Tacoma 2WD SR Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 19 24 $26,354 $28,110
Tacoma 2WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed I4 AT 20 23 $24,716 $26,680
Tacoma 2WD SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT 20 23 $25,898 $27,625
Tacoma 2WD SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 19 24 $28,826 $30,770
Tacoma 2WD SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed I4 AT 20 23 $26,416 $28,515
Tacoma 2WD SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT 19 24 $29,566 $31,915
Tacoma 2WD SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 19 24 $30,029 $32,415
Tacoma 2WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT 19 24 $31,310 $33,800
Tacoma 2WD TRD Sport Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 19 24 $30,503 $32,545
Tacoma 2WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT 19 24 $31,311 $33,800
Tacoma 2WD TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 19 24 $31,776 $34,300
Tacoma 4WD Limited Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $37,857 $40,865
Tacoma 4WD SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT 19 22 $27,118 $28,925
Tacoma 4WD SR Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $29,602 $31,575
Tacoma 4WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $29,752 $32,115
Tacoma 4WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed V6 MT 17 20 $29,334 $31,665
Tacoma 4WD SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT 19 22 $28,782 $30,700
Tacoma 4WD SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $31,957 $34,110
Tacoma 4WD SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $32,399 $34,990
Tacoma 4WD SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $32,877 $35,490
Tacoma 4WD TRD Off Road Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $33,582 $35,830
Tacoma 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $34,052 $36,765
Tacoma 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed V6 MT 17 20 $32,542 $35,135
Tacoma 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $34,623 $37,375
Tacoma 4WD TRD Pro Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $42,303 $45,665
Tacoma 4WD TRD Pro Double Cab 5' Bed V6 MT 17 20 $39,797 $42,960
Tacoma 4WD TRD Sport Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $33,581 $35,830
Tacoma 4WD TRD Sport Access Cab 6' Bed V6 MT 17 21 $32,363 $34,520
Tacoma 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $34,053 $36,765
Tacoma 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed V6 MT 17 20 $32,543 $35,135
Tacoma 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT 18 22 $34,624 $37,375
Pricing
Invoice Price
$31,095
$27,057
$35,009
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$32,390
$28,030
$37,790
Monthly Payment Estimate
$540 / month
$467 / month
$630 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
5.8
3.7
4.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2019 Ford Ranger isn’t a revival, it’s a comprehensive rethink. The 2019 Nissan Frontier is an endearing, affordable mid-size truck that lacks the flash of competitors—we like that. The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has its assets, but its reputation might be its primary lure for some shoppers.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 16 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 23 mpg 24 mpg
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
55.8 55.6 57.2
Second Leg Room (in)
30.4 33.6 32.6
Front Head Room (in)
41 39.9 39.7
Second Hip Room (in)
55.3 58 56.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.6 58.3 58.3
Passenger Capacity
4 5 5
Second Head Room (in)
35.9 38.6 38.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.2 58.3 58.9
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 42.4 42.9
Exterior Dimensions
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.4 8.6 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
85.8 72.8 75.2
Overhang, Front (in)
35.8 - -
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
8.4 8.6 -
Length, Overall (in)
210.8 205.5 212.3
Height, Overall (in)
70.7 70.1 70.6
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
33.1 - -
Wheelbase (in)
126.8 125.9 127.4
Cab to Axle (in)
- 18.5 -
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
- 48.2 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
20.8 18 19.1
Cargo Volume (ft³)
51.8 27.1 -
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
61.4 61.4 56.7
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
44.8 44.4 41.5
Tailgate Width (in)
55.4 - -
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
72 59.5 60.5
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
61.4 61.4 56.7
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA 10
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 11.7 10.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc Front Disc/Rear Drum
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.1 11.3 10
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18 21.1 21.1
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
42 43.6 40.6
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P265/60SR18 P265/75TR16 P265/60SR18
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
3240 - -
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P265/60SR18 P265/75TR16 P265/60SR18
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size Full-Size Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
3240 - -
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 6300 6700
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
3500 6300 6700
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 630 670
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6050 5600 5600
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4145 4248 4230
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3500 - -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
8650 11230 11360
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
1777 - -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2885 - -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2368 - -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 16 X 7 18 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 16 X 7 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Full-Size Full-Size Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
800 550 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 130 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
800 550 -
Engine
Engine Order Code
99H NA NA
Displacement
2.3 L/140 4.0 L/241 3.5 L/211
Engine Oil Cooler
None None Regular Duty
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
270 @ 5500 261 @ 5600 278 @ 6000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 @ 3000 281 @ 4000 265 @ 4600
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 16 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 19 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 23 24
Transmission
Trans PTO Access
No No No
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.15 1.53 1.49
Trans Type
10 5 6
Transfer Case Power Take Off
No No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 0.84 0.69
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 - -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.87 2.76 3.73
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.98 2.35 2.09
Trans Order Code
44U NA NA
Transfer Case Model
None None None
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.77 1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 - -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.27 - 0.58
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.70 3.84 3.60
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Ranger Nissan Frontier Toyota Tacoma 2WD
Body Code
T T T
Body Style
SuperCab Crew Cab Double Cab
Suspension
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3500 - -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
2885 - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.73 3.13 3.91
Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent Independent
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
2885 - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Leaf Leaf Leaf
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.73 3.13 3.91
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3500 - -
Axle Type - Rear
Rigid Axle Rigid Axle Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.7 9.3 8.4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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