2024 Nissan
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2025 RAM
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| MPG - City | 17 - 18 MPG | 15 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 22 - 24 MPG | 21 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 4 - 5 seats | 5 - 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 40.1 - 49.6 ft3 | 40.6 - 61.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 305 - 540 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 6,180 - 6,690 lbs | 6,370 - 11,140 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 210.2 - 224.1 in | 228.9 - 241.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.0 - 74.7 in | 82.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 26.2 - 33.2 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 35.6 - 45.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.7 - 39.9 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.6 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.2 - 39.8 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.
Comfort
Due to its greater head- and legroom, passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more in the RAM 1500 than in the Nissan Frontier.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Nissan Frontier and the RAM 1500.
Convenience
With the RAM 1500 you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Nissan Frontier, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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). Clearly, the Nissan Frontier is a better financial choice over the RAM 1500, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Nissan Frontier is much slimmer than the RAM 1500, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Nissan Frontier, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the RAM 1500.
Handling
The Nissan Frontier has a significantly smaller turning radius than the RAM 1500, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the RAM 1500 is clearly the choice over the Nissan Frontier for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Frontier is clearly outclassed by the RAM 1500.
Powertrain
The Nissan Frontier offers much less torque than the RAM 1500, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Nissan Frontier has less seating than the RAM 1500, making the RAM 1500 the better choice if you often have passengers.
The RAM 1500 has a lot more cargo capacity for hauling lumber or gardening supplies than the Nissan Frontier.