Compare the2024 Toyota TundraVS 2024 Nissan Titan

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Transmission
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Payload and Towing
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The Tundra has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Titan doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Tundra has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Titan doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the Tundra and Titan offer Rear Cross Traffic Alert, but the Tundra with Rear Cross Traffic Alert also has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Titan’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Tundra and the Titan have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Tundra is safer than the Nissan Titan:

	Tundra	Titan
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	172	295
Neck Injury Risk	29.8%	31%
Neck Compression	57 lbs.	84 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	195/316 lbs.	123/436 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	3 Stars
HIC	225	275
Neck Injury Risk	37.4%	70%
Neck Stress	227 lbs.	263 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Toyota Tundra is safer than the Nissan Titan:

	Tundra	Titan
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Movement	.6 inches	.7 inches
Abdominal Force	102 lbs.	125 lbs.
Hip Force	129 lbs.	225 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	39	93
Hip Force	123 lbs.	446 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	10 inches	17 inches
Spine Acceleration	33 G’s	34 G’s
Hip Force	750 lbs.	845 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Tundra is 1.3% to 4.3% less likely to roll over than the Titan.

The Toyota Tundra achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2024 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing. The Titan is not a “Top Safety Pick” for 2024.

Warranty

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Tundra for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Nissan doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Titan.

There are over 14 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Nissan dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Tundra’s warranty.

Reliability

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Tundra has a standard 776-amp battery. The Titan’s 710-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota above average in long-term dependability. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Nissan is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in overall reliability. Nissan is ranked 17th.

Engine

The Tundra’s optional 3.4 turbo V6 produces 66 lbs.-ft. more torque (479 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8. The Tundra’s optional 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 37 more horsepower (437 vs. 400) and 170 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota Tundra turbo V6 is faster than the Nissan Titan:

	Tundra	Titan
Zero to 30 MPH	2 sec	2.5 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	5.9 sec	6.3 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	9.7 sec	10.5 sec
Quarter Mile	14.4 sec	14.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	95.4 MPH	94.5 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Tundra gets better mileage than the Titan:

			MPG
Tundra
	RWD	3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	20 city/24 hwy
		SR 3.4 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
		3.4 turbo V6 (389 HP)	18 city/23 hwy
	AWD	3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	19 city/22 hwy
		SR/SR5 3.4 turbo V6	17 city/23 hwy
		Limited/Platinum/1794 3.4 turbo V6	17 city/22 hwy
		TRD Pro 3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	18 city/20 hwy
Titan
	RWD	5.6 DOHC V8	15 city/21 hwy
	AWD	PRO-4X 5.6 DOHC V8	14 city/20 hwy
		5.6 DOHC V8	15 city/21 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Tundra i-FORCE MAX’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Titan doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Tundra’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Titan doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Tundra’s optional fuel tank has 6.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Titan (32.2 vs. 26 gallons).

The Tundra Hybrid has a standard locking fuel door with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Titan. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Tundra higher (5 out of 10) than the Nissan Titan (3). This means the Tundra produces up to 16.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Titan every 15,000 miles.

Transmission

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Toyota Tundra, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a nine-speed automatic is available for the Titan.

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Titan (285/65R18 vs. 275/70R18).

The Tundra Capstone’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Titan’s optional 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Tundra Capstone has standard 22-inch wheels. The Titan’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

Suspension and Handling

The Tundra TRD’s has front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Titan’s suspension doesn’t offer front gas-charged shocks.

The front and rear suspension of the Tundra uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the Titan, which uses leaf springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

The Tundra offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Titan’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Tundra Platinum/1794/Capstone has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Titan doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Tundra’s wheelbase is longer than on the Titan:

	Tundra	Titan
Extended Cab Standard Bed	145.7 inches	139.8 inches
Extended Cab Long Bed	164.6 inches	n/a
Crew Cab Short Bed	145.7 inches	139.8 inches
Crew Cab Standard Bed	157.7 inches	n/a

The Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup handles at .73 G’s, while the Titan Platinum Crew Cab 4x4 pulls only .72 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

Chassis

The Toyota Tundra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 400 pounds less than the Nissan Titan.

Passenger Space

The Tundra Extended Cab Pickup has .1 inches more front headroom, 1.8 inches more front hip room, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 8.5 inches more rear legroom and 1.1 inches more rear hip room than the Titan King Cab.

The Tundra Crew Cab Pickup has 1.8 inches more front hip room, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 3.1 inches more rear legroom and .2 inches more rear hip room than the Titan Crew Cab.

Payload and Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Titan is limited to 9300 pounds. The Tundra Extended Cab Pickup offers up to a 12000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Tundra has a higher standard payload capacity than the Titan:

	Tundra	Titan
Extended Cab half ton	1940 lbs.	n/a
Crew Cab	1830 lbs.	1600 lbs.
Extended Cab half ton 4x4	1885 lbs.	1710 lbs.
Crew Cab 4x4	1820 lbs.	1650 lbs.

The Tundra has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Titan (1940 vs. 1710 lbs.).

Ergonomics

The Tundra (except SR/SR5/Limited/TRD Pro) offers an available heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Titan doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Tundra’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Titan’s parking brake has to be released manually.

The power windows standard on both the Tundra and the Titan have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Tundra is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Titan prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Tundra’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Titan’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The Tundra’s standard Smart Key System allows you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, unlock the tailgate, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Pushbutton Start standard on the Titan only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the truck.

The Tundra’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Titan’s standard halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Tundra’s headlights were rated “Good” to “Acceptable” by the IIHS, while the Titan’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Tundra to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Titan doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Tundra’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Nissan charges extra for heated mirrors on the Titan.

The Tundra Limited/Platinum/1794/TRD Pro/Capstone has standard front air conditioned seats and the Tundra Platinum/1794/Capstone also has them in the rear. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Titan doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota Tundra (except SR/SR5) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Titan doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

The Tundra will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Tundra will retain 61.93% to 73.91% of its original price after five years, while the Titan only retains 52.36% to 57.88%.

Recommendations

The Toyota Tundra outsold the Nissan Titan by almost seven to one during 2023.