2012 Nissan Frontier
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2012 Toyota Tacoma
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Select style
2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL
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Select style
2WD Access Cab I4 AT
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Pricing | |||
Invoice Price | |||
$28,380
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$19,513
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | |||
$30,290
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$20,815
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Monthly Payment Estimate | |||
$505 / month
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$347 / month
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The Car Connection's Take | |||
TCC Rating | |||
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TCC’s Bottom Line | |||
You may not need to go full-size--the 2012 Nissan Frontier pickup truck can cover a lot of the same ground a bigger pickup can. | The 2012 Toyota Tacoma's affordable price, fuel-efficiency, and simplicity make it a good, capable alternative for those who don't need a full-size truck. | ||
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Fuel Economy | |||
City | |||
15 mpg | 19 mpg | ||
Highway | |||
20 mpg | 24 mpg | ||
Interior Dimensions | |||
Front Hip Room (in) | |||
55.6 | 53.5 | ||
Second Leg Room (in) | |||
33.6 | 24.7 | ||
Front Head Room (in) | |||
40.0 | 40.0 | ||
Second Hip Room (in) | |||
58.0 | 53.7 | ||
Front Shoulder Room (in) | |||
58.3 | 57.7 | ||
Passenger Capacity | |||
5 | 4 | ||
Second Head Room (in) | |||
38.7 | 34.9 | ||
Second Shoulder Room (in) | |||
58.3 | 55.7 | ||
Front Leg Room (in) | |||
42.4 | 41.7 | ||
Exterior Dimensions | |||
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) | |||
48.2 | - TBD - | ||
Wheelbase (in) | |||
139.9 | 127.4 | ||
Ground Clearance, Front (in) | |||
9.8 | - TBD - | ||
Cab to Axle (in) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |||
72.8 | 72.2 | ||
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Overhang, Front (in) | |||
31.3 | - TBD - | ||
Frame Width, Rear (in) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) | |||
219.4 | 208.1 | ||
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) | |||
9.8 | - TBD - | ||
Cab to End of Frame (in) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Height, Overall (in) | |||
73.9 | 66.1 | ||
Ground to Top of Frame (in) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Cargo Area Dimensions | |||
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | |||
44.4 | 41.5 | ||
Tailgate Width (in) | |||
58.8 | - TBD - | ||
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) | |||
73.3 | 73.5 | ||
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) | |||
38.8 | - TBD - | ||
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) | |||
61.4 | 56.7 | ||
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) | |||
18.0 | 18.0 | ||
Cargo Volume (ft³) | |||
33.5 | - TBD - | ||
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) | |||
61.4 | - TBD - | ||
Brakes | |||
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
11.3 x 0.7 | NA | ||
Brake ABS System | |||
4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | ||
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |||
NA | 10.0 x - TBD - | ||
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |||
Yes | Yes | ||
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
11.7 x 1.1 | 10.8 x - TBD - | ||
Brake Type | |||
Pwr | Pwr-Assisted | ||
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
NA | Yes | ||
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
Yes | NA | ||
Fuel Tank | |||
Fuel Tank Location | |||
NA | Midship | ||
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Aux Fuel Tank Location | |||
NA | NA | ||
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
21.1 | 21.1 | ||
Steering | |||
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center | |||
20.4 | 17.4 | ||
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |||
47.8 | 42.3 | ||
Steering Type | |||
Pwr Rack & pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | ||
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock | |||
3.6 | - TBD - | ||
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Tires | |||
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Spare Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | ||
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Rear Tire Size | |||
P265/60R18 | P215/70R15 | ||
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Rear Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | ||
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Front Tire Size | |||
P265/60R18 | P215/70R15 | ||
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Spare Tire Size | |||
P265/60R18 | Full-size | ||
Front Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | ||
Trailering | |||
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
NA | 350 | ||
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
5000 | 3500 | ||
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
6300 | 3500 | ||
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
NA | 3500 | ||
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
500 | 350 | ||
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
630 | 350 | ||
Weight Information | |||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) | |||
5730 | 4900 | ||
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) | |||
3296 | 2380 | ||
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) | |||
2415 | 2109 | ||
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) | |||
11113 | 7500 | ||
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) | |||
3324 | 2685 | ||
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) | |||
2058 | 1726 | ||
Wheels | |||
Spare Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Steel | ||
Front Wheel Size (in) | |||
18 x 7.5 | 15 x - TBD - | ||
Spare Wheel Size (in) | |||
18 x 7.5 | 15 x - TBD - | ||
Rear Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Steel | ||
Rear Wheel Size (in) | |||
18 x 7.5 | 15 x - TBD - | ||
Front Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Steel | ||
Cooling System | |||
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |||
10.8 | 9.1 | ||
Electrical | |||
Maximum Alternator Watts | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
130 | - TBD - | ||
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
550 | - TBD - | ||
Engine | |||
Engine Type | |||
Gas V6 | Gas I4 | ||
Fuel System | |||
Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | ||
Engine Oil Cooler | |||
NA | NA | ||
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
281 @ 4000 | 180 @ 3800 | ||
Engine Order Code | |||
NA | NA | ||
Displacement | |||
4.0L/241 | 2.7L/164 | ||
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
261 @ 5600 | 159 @ 5200 | ||
Mileage | |||
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |||
15 | 19 | ||
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | |||
17 | 21 | ||
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |||
20 | 24 | ||
Transmission | |||
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | |||
NA | NA | ||
Reverse Ratio (:1) | |||
2.76 | 2.39 | ||
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
2.35 | 1.53 | ||
Trans Order Code | |||
NA | NA | ||
Transfer Case Power Take Off | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Trans Power Take Off | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
1.00 | 0.71 | ||
Trans Description Cont. | |||
Automatic | Automatic | ||
Transfer Case Model | |||
NA | NA | ||
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
NA | NA | ||
First Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
3.84 | 2.80 | ||
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | |||
NA | NA | ||
Clutch Size (in) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
1.52 | 1.00 | ||
Trans Type | |||
5 | 4 | ||
Trans PTO Access | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
0.83 | NA | ||
Drivetrain | |||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | ||
Trans Description Cont. Again | |||
NA | NA | ||
Summary | |||
Vehicle Name | |||
Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tacoma | ||
Body Code | |||
139.9 WB | 127" WB | ||
Body Style | |||
Crew Cab | Access Cab | ||
Suspension | |||
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Suspension Type - Rear | |||
Multi-Leaf | Leaf-Spring | ||
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | |||
NA | NA | ||
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Axle Type - Rear | |||
C200 | - TBD - | ||
Suspension Type - Front | |||
Double Wishbone | Double-Wishbone | ||
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |||
1.34 | 1.2 | ||
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) | |||
- TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear | |||
3.13 | - TBD - | ||
Axle Type - Front | |||
NA | - TBD - | ||
Frame | |||
Frame Type | |||
Ladder | Ladder | ||
Emissions | |||
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | |||
10.7 | 8.9 | ||
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | |||
2 | 4 (2011) | ||
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 | |||
-- | -- | ||
Overall Side Crash Rating | |||
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Side Barrier Rating | |||
-- | -- | ||
Side Barrier Rating Driver | |||
-- | -- | ||
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | |||
-- | -- | ||
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat | |||
-- | -- | ||
Combined Side Rating Front Seat | |||
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat | |||
-- | -- | ||
Rollover Rating | |||
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