2023 Ford Maverick vs. 2023 Nissan Frontier: Specs Showdown

AWD Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4.5 ft. SB

2023 Ford Maverick

4x4 PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 5 ft. SB

2023 Nissan Frontier

Engine Name

EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I4 250hp 277ft. lbs.
3.8L V6 310hp 281ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
6

Aspiration

Turbo
Naturally Aspirated

Bore

3.44
3.76

Compression

10
11

Displacement

2
3.8

Oil capacity

5.2
5

Stroke

3.27
3.48

Valve timing

VVT
VVT

Max hp

250 @5500
310 @6400

Max torque

277 @3000
281 @4400

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Valves

16
24

Transmission Name

8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Redline

-
6600

Transmission Style

-
Shiftable Automatic

Fuel type

Gasoline
-

Combined MPG

24
-

Highway MPG

28
-

City MPG

22
-

Fuel Grade

Regular
-

Fuel quality

87
-

Fuel induction

DI
-

4WD type

on demand
part time

Auto start/stop

Yes
-

Battery

maintenance-free
-

Battery saver

Yes
Yes

4WD selector

-
electronic hi-lo

Front shock type

twin-tube gas
monotube

Front spring type

coil
coil

Front stabilizer bar

diameter 27 mm
diameter 36 mm

Front suspension classification

independent
independent

Front suspension type

lower control arms
double wishbone

Rear shock type

twin-tube gas
monotube

Rear spring type

coil
leaf

Rear stabilizer bar

diameter 23 mm
diameter 25 mm

Rear suspension classification

independent
solid live axle

Rear suspension type

multi-link
multi-leaf

Length

199.7
210.2

Wheelbase

121.1
126.0

Height

68.7
72.9

Ground Clearance

8.6
9.5

Width

83.5
84.1

Front Track Width

63.4
61.8

Rear Track Width

62.8
61.8

Passenger Volume

100.3
100.1

Max Payload

1500
1230

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

5205
6012

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

5001-6000
6001-7000

Curb Weight

3693
4709

Fuel Tank Capacity

16.5
21

Max Towing Capacity

4000
6270

Head Room 1st Row

40.3
39.9

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.6
38.6

Hip Room 1st Row

55.4
54.3

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

54.1
53.7

Shoulder Room 1st Row

57.3
58.2

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

55.6
58.3

Leg Room 1st Row

42.8
42.3

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

36.9
33.2

Standard Seating

5
5

Max Seating

5
5

Seating Rows

2
2

Front Wheel Diameter

18.0
17.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

18.0
17.0

Front Tire Description

225/60R18
265/70R17

Rear Tire Description

225/60R18
265/70R17

Front Wheel Size

18.0
17.0 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size

18.0
17.0 x 7.5

Tire Type

All Season
All Terrain

Gross Combined Weight Rating

-
11427

Tonnage

-
1/4

Front Wheel Width

-
7.5

Rear Wheel Width

-
7.5

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

60/60000
60/60000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

60/60000
36/36000

Antenna

mast
diversity

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB

Radio

AM/FM, touch screen display
AM/FM, touch screen display, voice operated

Radio data system

yes
yes

Connected in-car apps

app marketplace integration, Google POIs, Google search
Facebook, Google search, SiriusXM Movie Listing, SiriusXM Stocks, SiriusXM Travel Link, SiriusXM Weather, Twitter

Infotainment system

SYNC
NissanConnect

Infotainment screen size

8 in.
9 in.

Smartphone integration

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay

Smart device app compatibility

FordPass Connect
NissanConnect

Smart device app function

engine start, lock operation, maintenance status, vehicle location
engine start, horn/light operation, lock operation

Wi-Fi

hotspot
hotspot

Wireless

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Internet radio app

-
iHeartRadio

Satellite radio

-
SiriusXM

Electronic messaging assistance

-
yes

Phone

-
yes

Satellite communications

-
voice guided directions

Air filtration

yes
yes

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

dual
dual

Clock

yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
range

Gauge

tachometer
oil pressure

Instrument cluster screen size

6.5 in.
7 in.

Multi-function display

yes
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

low fuel level, low oil level, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due

Driver seat power adjustments

8, height, lumbar
6, height, reclining

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

bucket
bucket

Passenger seat manual adjustments

6, height, lumbar, reclining
4, reclining

Rear seat folding

folds up
split

Rear seat type

bench
60-40 split bench

Upholstery

leatherette
premium cloth

Rear vents

-
second row

Compass

-
yes

Armrests

rear center with cupholders
rear center with cupholders, rear folding

Floor mat material

carpet
-

Floor material

carpet
carpet

Floor mats

front
-

Steering wheel trim

vinyl
leather

Assist handle

passenger side, rear
front, rear

Capless fuel filler system

yes
-

Center console

front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage

Cupholders

front
front, rear

Multi-function remote

panic alarm, proximity entry system
keyless entry, panic alarm

One-touch windows

4
1

Overhead console

front
front

Power outlet(s)

12V front, 12V rear, USB front, USB rear, USB-C front, USB-C rear
two 12V front, USB front, USB rear, USB-C front, USB-C rear

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button

Push-button start

yes
yes

Reading lights

front
front

Rearview mirror

manual day/night
manual day/night

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, phone
audio, cruise control, phone, voice control

Storage

accessory hook, door pockets, front seatback, in bed, under rear seats
door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder, under rear seats

Interior accents

-
chrome

Shift knob trim

-
leather

Door handle color

body-color
body-color

mirror color

body-color
body-color

Grille color

black with chrome accents
black

Mirror color

body-color
body-color

Rear bumper color

black
body-color

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto on/off, LED

Side mirror adjustments

manual folding, power
manual folding, power

Spare tire mount location

underbody
underbody

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes

Wheels

polished aluminum alloy
aluminum alloy

Front wipers

variable intermittent
variable intermittent

Power windows

safety reverse
-

Rear privacy glass

yes
yes

Taillights

-
LED

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear

ABS

yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
yes

Electronic parking brake

auto off
-

Automatic emergency braking

front, front pedestrian
front, front pedestrian

Child safety door locks

yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes

Emergency locking retractors

front
front

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front, rear

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes

Anti-theft system

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes

Trailer stability control

yes
yes

Overview

In the fast pace of the automotive industry, car lovers/ car loyalists and potential purchasers are often stuck and feel overwhelmed by the choice of picking Ford Maverick and Nissan Frontier. Both Pickup models have one-of-a-kind features and strengths that entice various audiences. This comparison helps to guide you through the specifics, from performance and fuel efficiency to pricing and passenger comfort, ensuring you peek into all details & considerations to make an informed decision tailor-made to your needs.

Price Comparison

The Ford Maverick is priced at $30575, offering a promising edge in the market of 2023. Whereas, the Nissan Frontier of 2023 is priced at $39100, which might be a determining factor for money-minded shoppers.

Engine and Performance

Both vehicles boast promising engine choices but are directed to different driving preferences. The Ford Maverick is outfitted with a EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I4 250hp 277ft. lbs. engine, making 250 horsepower and 277 @3000 lb-ft of torque.Subsequently, Nissan Frontier has a 3.8L V6 310hp 281ft. lbs. engine that not only complements with 310 horsepower but also offers increased efficiency.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel economy is important for many. The Ford Maverick delivers 22 MPG in the city and 24 MPG combined. The Nissan Frontier moves up with 0 MPG in the city, 0, and 0 MPG combined, potentially providing the better cost over time.

Towing and Payload Capacities

For anyone who wants a vehicle for more than just daily up & down, towing and payload capacities are topmost priority. The Ford Maverick comes with an impressive towing capacity of 4000 and a payload capacity of 1500. Comparatively, Nissan Frontier offers a towing capacity of 6270 and a higher payload capacity of 1230, making it appropriate for challengings tasks that need strength.

Transmission and Handling

The transmission plays an important part in driving dynamics. Ford Maverick available with a 8-Speed Automatic which is perfect for smooth shifting, while the Nissan Frontier is outfitted with a 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic, gearing up the driving experience a notch higher with Shiftable Automatic technology.

Dimensions and Comfort

Interior space matters & can greatly impact buying decisions. The Ford Maverick passenger volume measures 100.3 cubic feet, slightly less than the 100.1 cubic feet in the Nissan Frontier. Moreover, the wheelbase of 121.1 inches in the Maverick versus 126.0 inches in the Frontier might impact the overall stability and ride contentment.

Additional Features: Added Capabilities

Ground clearance, is a must-have for off-road capability, stands at 8.6 inches for the Ford Maverick and 9.5 inches for the Nissan Frontier. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is another dimension where these two vary, with 5205 for the Ford and 6012 for the Nissan Whether it's the budget-savvy and resourceful Ford Maverick or the robust and accommodating Nissan Frontier, both vehicles have their own benefits. Know your specific needs in the first place regarding performance, space, and usage to narrow down the suitable choice. Plan a Visit to Pierre Ford of Prosser, your go-to dealer in Prosser and nearby areas, to take a glance at these terrific models in person and take the next step towards your choices Pickup vehicle.

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