2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab vs. 2015 Ram 1500 Regular Cab

2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab vs. 2015 Ram 1500 Regular Cab - Front Left Comparison2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab vs. 2015 Ram 1500 Regular Cab - Front Left Comparison

What is the main difference between Frontier Crew Cab and 1500 Regular Cab?

Two Pickups with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $2,660 difference in the base MSRP. The 2015 Ram 1500 Regular Cab has a higher starting price than the 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. Also, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2015 1500 Regular Cab has a more powerful engine and it gets 1.2 more mpg than the 2016 Frontier Crew Cab. In addition, not only Frontier Crew Cab is slightly smaller, but it's also shorter than the 1500 Regular Cab. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Ram 1500 Regular Cab seats one more the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. Among similarities is the body structure.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 4.0 L, Man, RWD
  • 4.0 L, Auto, RWD
  • 4.0 L, Auto, 4WD
  • 3.6 L, Auto, RWD
  • 3.6 L, Auto, 4WD
MSRP
MSRP
$23,000
$25,660
Engine
Engine
4.0L V-6
3.6L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
261 hp
305 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
17 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
22 MPG
25 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
19 MPG
20 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.8 in
79.4 in
Length
Length
205.5 - 219.4 in
209.0 - 231.0 in
Height
Height
70.1 in
74.4 - 75.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
125.9 - 139.9 in
120.5 - 140.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
103.9 - 110.9 ft2
115.2 - 127.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5 - 6
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.0 in
39.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.4 in
41.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.3 in
66.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.7 in
39.3 - 39.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
33.6 in
34.7 - 40.3 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.3 in
65.7 in

Costs

2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab

2015 Ram 1500 Regular Cab

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,000 - $3,350
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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