The 2010 Toyota Tacoma remains the top rival to the Frontier; it also offers a choice between a fuel-efficient four-cylinder or a more powerful V-6 engine, along with a special off-road version (or a sport-tuned version).
It's not quite as attractive as the Nissan, but it has an enviable reputation for longevity.
The Honda Ridgeline is a different animal entirely; it's softer and more carlike in the way it rides and drives, even though its uni-body design does just fine for occasional hauling.
Some might never warm up to the odd styling, though.
The Dodge Dakota comes in two- and four-door versions, with V-8 engines available and four-wheel-drive packages for more serious duty.
Finally, some Frontier shoppers might want to look at the Suzuki Equator, which is virtually identical to the Nissan but with different styling and trims.
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The 2010 Nissan Frontier clearly isn't as large or capable as full-size trucks, but it offers enough toughness for personal use along with an especially good feature list. |
Especially with the improved V-8, the 2008 Dodge Dakota can do most of what a full-size truck can while consuming fewer resources in the process. |
The 2008 Honda Ridgeline is a flexible light-duty truck with a plush feel, but it can't tackle all the tasks a full-size truck does well. |
The 2008 Toyota Tacoma covers the basics, at a price that’s lower than full-size trucks. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $17,540 | $20,470 | $28,000 | $14,280 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas 4-cyl | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
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| N/A | N/A | 4WD Pickup Trucks | N/A |
| Style Name | |||
| 2WD King Cab I4 Manual XE | 2WD Ext Cab ST | 4WD Crew Cab RT | 2WD Reg I4 MT (SE) |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| King Cab | Extended Cab 6'7" Bed | 4 Door Crew Cab | Regular Cab |
| Transmission | |||
| Manual | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline | 2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
