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2016 Toyota Tacoma
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2016 Toyota Tacoma
MSRP $28,345 - $44,625
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2018 Nissan Frontier
MSRP $23,998 - $38,898
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.7 L/164 3.5 L/211
4.0 L/241 2.5 L/152
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Port/Direct Injection
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
159 hp @ 5200 rpm 278 hp @ 6000 rpm
261 hp @ 5600 rpm 152 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
180 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm 265 ft-lb @ 4600 rpm
281 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 171 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,590 - 2,950 kg
1,701 - 2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
159 - 295 kg
170 - 227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,590 - 2,950 kg
1,701 - 3,044 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
159 - 295 kg
170 - 304 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
1,590 - 2,950 kg
1,701 - 3,044 kg
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed ECT Automatic -inc: lock up torque converter 6-Speed Automatic Super ECT -inc: lock up torque converter 5-Speed Manual 6-Speed Automatic Super ECT -inc: lock up torque converter, 6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Manual
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
12.0 - 13.8 L/100 km
13.6 - 15.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.0 - 11.7 L/100 km
10.4 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.0 - 13.8 L/100 km
10.4 - 15.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L
80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Optional
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
1,008 mm
1,011 mm
Front Leg Room
1,090 mm
1,077 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,481 mm
1,481 mm
Rear Head Room
886 - 973 mm
973 mm
Rear Leg Room
625 - 828 mm
645 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,435 - 1,496 mm
1,394 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,236 - 3,571 mm
3,200 - 3,553 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
5,220 - 5,573 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,890 - 1,910 mm
1,849 mm
Height, Overall
1,793 mm
1,745 - 1,877 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P245/75SR16 P265/70R16 P265/70SR16 P265/65SR17 P265/65R17
P265/60SR18 P265/75TR16 P265/70SR16 P235/75SR15
Rear Tire Size
P245/75SR16 P265/70R16 P265/70SR16 P265/65SR17 P265/65R17
P265/60SR18 P265/75TR16 P265/70SR16 P235/75SR15
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Not Available
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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