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AUTOROOSTER · 3-WAY STUDIO COMPARISON
2026
Toyota Tacoma
1 spec win · from $39,500
2026
Ford Ranger
5 spec wins · from $33,000
2026
Nissan Frontier
1 spec win · from $36,000

Three of the segment's biggest names, one page: the 2026 Ford Ranger starts lowest at $33,000; the 2026 Nissan Frontier makes the most power (310 hp); the 2026 Ford Ranger is the most efficient (22 mpg combined). All three are rendered below at true real-world scale — orbit them, park them, and race the numbers.

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The numbers, raced

Starting price lower is better
Tacoma $39,500
Ranger $33,000
Frontier $36,000
Horsepower higher is better
Tacoma 278 hp
Ranger 270 hp
Frontier 310 hp
Torque higher is better
Tacoma 317 lb-ft
Ranger 310 lb-ft
Frontier 281 lb-ft
0–60 mph lower is better
Tacoma 7s
Ranger 6.8s
Frontier 7.3s
MPG (combined) higher is better
Tacoma 20 mpg
Ranger 22 mpg
Frontier 20 mpg
Max towing higher is better
Tacoma 6,400 lb
Ranger 7,500 lb
Frontier 6,640 lb
Length
Tacoma 212.3″
Ranger 210.8″
Frontier 210.2″
Height
Tacoma 71.7″
Ranger 71.6″
Frontier 72″
Curb weight lower is better
Tacoma 4,410 lb
Ranger 4,203 lb
Frontier 4,650 lb
Seats higher is better
Tacoma 5
Ranger 5
Frontier 5

Podium — who wins what

1ST · 5 spec wins

2026 Ford Ranger

  • Lowest starting price ($33,000)
  • Best MPG (22 combined)
  • Quickest 0–60 (6.8s)
  • Highest towing (7,500 lb)
  • Lightest (4,203 lb)
2ND · 1 spec win

2026 Toyota Tacoma

  • Longest body (212.3″)
3RD · 1 spec win

2026 Nissan Frontier

  • Most power (310 hp)
  • Easiest to park (210.2″ long)
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