Compare performance (310 HP vs 455 HP), trunk space and price (32,100 $ vs 43,000 $ ) at a glance. See which model fits your needs and budget better – Nissan Frontier or Tesla Model Y?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Nissan Frontier is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,100 $ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 43,000 $ . That’s a price difference of around 10,940 $.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model Y offers markedly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 310 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers substantially more torque with 487 lb-ft compared to 281 lb-ft. That’s about 206 lb-ft more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
The Tesla Model Y has the upper hand in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Nissan Frontier is the no-nonsense midsize pickup that doubles as a weekday workhorse and a weekend adventure buddy, with just enough modern polish to keep your commute civilized. Against glossier rivals, it wins you over with straightforward capability, tough-guy charm, and the kind of dependability that doesn’t need to shout about it.
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Tesla Model Y blends family-friendly space with the kind of effortless zip that turns school runs into mini missions. The minimalist cabin, vast charging network, and over-the-air upgrades make it a smart, low-stress daily driver, though the firm ride and occasional fit-and-finish quirks remind you it’s more Silicon Valley than Stuttgart.
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Price
32,100 - 45,600 $
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Price
43,000 - 51,500 $
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FuelEconomy City
18 mpg
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FuelEconomy City
-
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FuelEconomy Hwy
22 - 24 MPG
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FuelEconomy Hwy
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
21.1 gal
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
King Cab, Pickup
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Body Type
AWD Sport Utility, RWD Sport Utility
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
4,154 - 4,398 lbs
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Trunk Volume
-
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Trunk Volume
-
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Length
210.2 - 224.1 in.
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Length
187 in.
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Width
73 - 74.7 in.
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Width
75.6 in.
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Height
71 - 72 in.
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Height
63 in.
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Gasoline
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear Wheel, All Wheel
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Drive Type
All Wheel, Rear Wheel
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Power HP
310 HP
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Power HP
295 - 455 HP
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Torque
281 lb-ft
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Torque
309 - 487 lb-ft
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Engine Displacement
3.8 L
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Engine Displacement
-
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Gears
-
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Gears
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Tesla
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