2024 Ford Ranger vs. 2025 Nissan Frontier Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Ranger

2024 Ford
Ranger

MSRP*: $32,820 to $55,720
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Frontier

2025 Nissan
Frontier

MSRP*: $32,050 to $45,610
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MPG - City 16 - 21 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 25 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 43.5 ft3 40.1 - 49.6 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 405-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 405 hp 310 hp
Towing Capacity 5,510 - 7,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 210.6 - 210.9 in 210.2 - 224.1 in
Exterior Width 79.0 in 73.0 - 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 43.7 in
Rear 34.6 - 38.3 in
Front info not available
Rear 26.2 - 33.2 in
Head Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.8 in
Front 39.7 - 39.9 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Ford Ranger than the Nissan Frontier. The Ford Ranger will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Nissan Frontier.

Convenience
The Nissan Frontier requires less frequent visits to the gas station than the Ford Ranger, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Ranger is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Frontier.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Ranger is much wider than the Nissan Frontier, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Ford Ranger takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Frontier.

Handling
The Ford Ranger has a similar turning radius to the Nissan Frontier, so both should maneuver just as easily in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Ford Ranger has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Frontier.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Ford Ranger transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Nissan Frontier.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Ford Ranger as you will the Nissan Frontier. The Ford Ranger has a slightly greater cargo capacity for your lumber or other material than the Nissan Frontier.