Nissan Frontier vs Honda Civic

Overview

Specification Nissan Frontier Honda Civic
Brand Nissan Honda
Model Frontier Civic
Year 2026 2026
Type Truck
Body Style 4-door crew cab pickup Compact Sedan

Pricing

Specification Nissan Frontier Honda Civic
Current Price $43,615 $33,199 – $33,950
MSRP $43,615 $33,950
Dealer Price $41,900 $32,699

Engine & Performance

Specification Nissan Frontier Honda Civic
Engine 3.8L DOHC 24-Valve V6 VQ-Family Engine with Idle Stop/Start 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System
Horsepower 310 200 hp (net combined)
Torque 281 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 232 lb-ft (electric motor)
0–60 mph 7.3s 0-60 mph estimate Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 112 mph Approx. 112 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Nissan Frontier Honda Civic
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Hybrid
Mileage / MPG 49 MPG combined (hybrid est.)
Range (EV) 0 miles N/A
Emissions Tier 2-Bin5 Compliant Low-emission certified (market dependent)
Battery Conventional 12V Battery with Smart Charging Protection Lithium-ion hybrid battery
Charging Not Applicable Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine)

Ratings

Specification Nissan Frontier Honda Civic
Expert Rating 8.3/10 4.7/10
Community Reviews 0 1510
Performance Score 8.4 8.9
Comfort Score 8.2 8.8
Safety Score 9.3
Fuel Economy Score 9.6
Technology Score 8.3 9.0
Value Score 9.1

Verdict

Specification Nissan Frontier Honda Civic
Pros Naturally aspirated V6 engine delivers highly linear throttle response without turbo complexity; PRO grades benefit from... Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality...
Cons Maximum towing thresholds drop down to 6,310 lbs in this specific high-weight PRO-4X trim configuration; Rear seat legro... Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid...