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2012 Nissan Frontier Comparisons

S Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup

General Pricing

MSRP $24,350.00 $28,849.00 $24,685.00
Destination $845.00 $815.00 $810.00

Engines & Power

Standard Engine 4.0L V6 4.0L V6 2.9L I4
Horsepower 261 @ 5600 RPM 261 @ 5600 RPM 185 @ 5600 RPM
Torque 281 @ 4000 RPM 281 @ 4000 RPM 190 @ 2800 RPM
Valves 4 4 4
Displacement (cc) 3954 3954 2921
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.8 X 3.6 3.8 X 3.6 3.8 X 4.0
Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.7:1 10.0:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg) 15 15 18
Highway (mpg) 20 19 25

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 4248.3 4517.3 3728.0
Wheelbase (in.) 125.9 139.9 126.0
Length (in.) 205.5 220.1 207.1
Width (in.) 72.8 72.8 67.6
Height (in.) 70.1 70.1 64.9
Track Front (in.) 61.8 61.8 57.5
Track Rear (in.) 61.8 61.8 57.5
Ground Clearance (in.) 8.6 8.9 7.7

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating 5 5 6
Front Headroom (in.) 39.7 40.0 39.3
Rear Headroom (in.) 38.7 38.7 38.3
Front Legroom (in.) 42.4 42.4 42.2
Rear Legroom (in.) 33.6 33.6 34.8
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 58.3 58.3 57.1
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 58.3 58.3 57.1
Front Hip Room (in.) 55.6 55.6 53.3
Rear Hip Room (in.) 58.0 58.0 52.9

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) N/A N/A N/A

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension wishbone wishbone wishbone
Rear Suspension beam beam beam
Tires 265/70R16 265/65R17 215/70R16

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks N/A Std. Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive rear wheel drive 4x4 wheel drive rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A Std. Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. Std. Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM
Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A
CD Player Yes Yes Yes
CD Changer N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A
Navigation Aid N/A N/A Std.

Interior

Cruise Control Std. Std. Std.
Tilt Steering Yes Yes Yes
Telescopic Steering Column N/A N/A N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning Std. Std. Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Front Side Airbag Std. Std. N/A
Passenger Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Rear Side Airbag N/A N/A N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat N/A N/A N/A

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof N/A N/A N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows N/A Std. Std.

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