Nissan vs. Toyota

When comparing the Nissan brand to the Toyota brand, Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and depreciation. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Nissan versus Toyota: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Nissan versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 11 out of 19 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 12 out of 19 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 19 out of 19 comparisons.

Nissan versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Toyota vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 11 out of 20 model comparisons, with Nissan offering more horsepower in 9 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 12 out of 18 comparisons. Nissan vehicles have higher MPG in 5 comparisons, and both Nissan and Toyota vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Toyota offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 9 comparisons.

Nissan versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Nissan versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 16 out of 16 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 15 out of 16 comparisons. Toyota has better safety ratings in 5 out of 17 comparisons while Nissan has better safety ratings in 3 out of 17 comparisons. Nissan and Toyota tie for safety in 9 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 19 out of 19 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Toyota has better car rankings in 10 categories: Toyota Highlander in Best Crossover SUVs, Toyota Tundra in Best Full-Size Trucks, Toyota Avalon in Best Large Cars, Toyota Land Cruiser in Best Large SUVs, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars, Toyota Highlander in Best Midsize SUVs, Toyota Tacoma in Best Midsize Trucks, Toyota Corolla in Best Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Toyota has better car rankings in 10 categories: Toyota Camry in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Toyota Tacoma in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows, Toyota Avalon in Most Reliable Large Cars, Toyota Highlander in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Toyota Tundra in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks, Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable Large SUVs, and Toyota Corolla in Most Reliable Small Cars.

Safest Car Rankings

Toyota has better car rankings in 8 categories: Toyota Camry in Safest Midsize Cars, Toyota Highlander in Safest Crossover SUVs, Toyota Yaris in Safest Small Cars, Toyota Tacoma in Safest Midsize Trucks, Toyota Highlander in Safest Midsize SUVs, Toyota Highlander in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows, Toyota Tundra in Safest Full-Size Trucks, and Toyota Avalon in Safest Large Cars.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Toyota has better car rankings in 13 categories: Toyota Tacoma in Midsize Trucks with Best Resale Value, Toyota GR86 in Sports Cars with Best Resale Value, Toyota Corolla Cross in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota C-HR in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota Camry in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Toyota Land Cruiser in Large SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota 4Runner in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota Tundra in Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Toyota Avalon in Large Cars with Best Resale Value, Toyota Land Cruiser in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value, Toyota Yaris Hatchback in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, and Toyota C-HR in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Toyota has better car rankings in 10 categories: Toyota Tundra in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Toyota Corolla in Best Small Cars for the Money, Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs for the Money, Toyota Highlander in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Toyota Land Cruiser in Best Large SUVs for the Money, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Toyota Tacoma in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, Toyota Avalon in Best Large Cars for the Money, and Toyota Highlander in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles

Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Toyota offers 12 SUVs, 6 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options

Nissan offers 15 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Toyota offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Nissan offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 11 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Toyota offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 16 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.